How does a Muslim distinguish between that which is forbidden in small amounts because its large amount causes intoxication?
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The Shaykh : If you consume a large amount of it and it causes intoxication, but if you consume a small amount it does not, it is forbidden; it is khamr (intoxicants).
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The Shaykh : What contradicts this? If that is established, then it is forbidden, but a small portion has no effect.
The questioner : How does a Muslim distinguish between the small portion that has no effect and the portion that does have an effect?
The Shaykh : This is known by the magnitude of the proportion and the strength of the substance, because khamr—or, more accurately, alcohol—varies in its strength. This is known among them, such as methyl... and the like. I do not know exactly, but this is known to those who have experience.
The Shaykh : If you consume a large amount of it and it causes intoxication, but if you consume a small amount it does not, it is forbidden; it is khamr (intoxicants).
The questioner : ... ؟
The Shaykh : What contradicts this? If that is established, then it is forbidden, but a small portion has no effect.
The questioner : How does a Muslim distinguish between the small portion that has no effect and the portion that does have an effect?
The Shaykh : This is known by the magnitude of the proportion and the strength of the substance, because khamr—or, more accurately, alcohol—varies in its strength. This is known among them, such as methyl... and the like. I do not know exactly, but this is known to those who have experience.