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Topic: need help
Posted By: ray045
Subject: need help
Date Posted: 21 August 2005 at 1:31pm
I would like to call myself a revert muslim I said shahhadah and know my Salat, I have read and marveled at the life of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) and truly believe that he was sent as a Mercy to mankind. However the problem is that I cannot stop drinking alcohol. I don't drink a lot but even one sipped means that I must be an unbeliever. I have no Muslim friends that I can socialise with not an excuse for my weakness but it does not help. I know it is Haram but how many Muslim shopkeepers sell alcohol. I am confused don't no what to do.     



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Posted By: Suleyman
Date Posted: 21 August 2005 at 1:54pm

Step by step brother,step by step;just concentrate on the knowledge of Islam...just leave it to time...keep on reading...

this thread needs to be supported...please!



Posted By: Henna
Date Posted: 21 August 2005 at 7:20pm
brother,
in which city r u living?


Posted By: pilot
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 12:25am

brother,
 ask the help of Allah because He is the only one who is capable .

make salat early in the morning (before dawn) and ask him from yuor heart he never disappionts a true believer.



Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 1:28am
Henna I live in Gravesend in Kent


Posted By: pilot
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 3:13am

hi Jazz,

please read in this site, and you may see what you are looking for 

http://www.islamdefenders.com/arguments/arguments_muhammad.htm - http://www.islamdefenders.com/arguments/arguments_muhammad.h tm



Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 4:32am
I cannot believe some of the rubbish that is said about the beloved Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) in ignorance.He stands as an example to us all as to how we should live our lives


Posted By: mazallen
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 10:40am

As Salamu Alaikum

Dear Br. ray, stay steadfast in your faith, even if Satan (Shaitan)  does tempt you with "the bottle."  This is but a test of your faith, as the Lord (Allah, s.w.t) tested Job (i.e., the Prophet Ayub, may Allah be pleased with him .)  I know from experience what you are going through -- I had the same alcohol problem as well.  You see, some of us do have a natural fondness for that substance (there are whole families who have the 'curse'), some have natural fondness for other things (including some practices that are unquestionably haram), that doesn't mean we are sinners as such but rather that we have to work just a little harder to keep Shaitan  from pushing our 'buttons.'  But Allah (s.w.t) will help you in this regard .  As you start to practice Islam more and more, and to learn more about it, and believe the teachings received by Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to be true, your eyes will be opened (by Allah, s.w.t.) to the destructive and sinful nature of alcoholism -- until you yourself will want to quit of your own free will.  That is what happened to me.  I didn't drink until 'dead drunk' either, but I did get drunk and alhamdulillah  (as I became firmer in my belief in Islam) I found out, more and more, how even getting a little drunk sets one up for a whole host of evils.  Even the places where you used to hang out to drink, you will find, are inhabited by enemies you never realized you had (until Allah, subhana wa t'ala, opened your eyes .)  You will begin to realize how impoverished you are from spending money on alcohol and even that you can no longer physically tolerate it like you used to .  All of this may sound extreme but truly, if Allah (s.w.t) helps my recollection, this was my experience quitting alcohol.  Although this only happened for me a couple of weeks ago (in a process that stretched out over months and months of wavering), insha'allah I will not go back.  So, brother, stay on the path -- even if other things seemingly start to 'go wrong,' remember the Prophet Ayub and Sura "Ad-Duha" 93, ayat 4: "What is to come for you is better than what has gone before."  Alcohol is a poison and so Allah (s.w.t.) forbade us from consuming it.  He is truly merciful and kind .  If there are any errors in this post regarding Islam, due to my newness to the faith, I ask forgiveness from Allah (s.w.t.) regarding them -- for truly only Allah (s.w.t.) is perfect.

Subhan'allah and Peace



Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 22 August 2005 at 11:41am
As Salamu Alaikum
 Thank you for your kind words of support they have lifted my spirits and given me strength to face this problem. It helps to know that others have faced and overcome difficulties in life and that all of us will be tested as to our faith and that Allah will not burden us with more than we can cope with, only he knows what is best for us.


Posted By: Evanescence
Date Posted: 26 August 2005 at 9:31pm
Hello,

I don't know if this is the right place, but my husband is muslim and I want to convert to muslim, but I can't stop drinking. I can't seem to deal with any bit of stress without drinking a little bit. No smoking, no drugs, just this, but he doesn't like it and neither do I. He says islam can solve my problems, but problems aren't solved overnight. What should I do?


Posted By: mazallen
Date Posted: 27 August 2005 at 9:00am

to the Moderator:

As Salaamu Alaikum,

I was a bit outraged at the previous post, and I said a few angry words.  You were entirely justified in deleting both of them.  And Allah (s.w.t) knows best.

Peace



Posted By: Evanescence
Date Posted: 27 August 2005 at 7:20pm
I'm sorry this was the wrong forum and I'm sorry to offend anybody. I want bother anybody again.


Posted By: mazallen
Date Posted: 28 August 2005 at 12:31am

Sister Evanescence, Salaam!!!

My previous message was referring to the deleted posts -- not to yours!!!  You've offended no one!!!  Truly, only Allah (s.w.t) is perfect ... (I'm sure not -- that's for sure.)  Anyways, in regards to your struggle, I was once in the same situation and I do support you (I only hope this time this post arrives at the right time and place.)  I truly am sorry for the mix-up. 

Peace



Posted By: jabedi
Date Posted: 30 August 2005 at 9:43pm

In understanding what the problem is specifically you will be better equipped to tackle it. 

Both of you should understand that what you are trying to change is a habit.  Habits are things that you have done frequently enough that you have stopped thinking about what and or why you are doing it.

I would suggest picking up a self help book on changing your habits.  Drinking is very similar to smoking in that they both are social drugs and they are accepted by society.  Your friends drink when they go out?  So don't go out.  Keep your friends but go places where you will not be tempted to drink especially with the peer pressure.

Know that drinking is unhealthy.  Alcohol is a poison.  It damages your liver and if enough is drank it could lead to alcohol poisoning and liver disease.

Drinking does not answer anything.  Were your problems solved after you drank and the temporary "buzz" had passed.  Probably not.  Alcohol is like a door that you willing open or not that leads a lot of negative possible outcomes: health reasons, accidents, fights, saying something you did not mean, etc. 

Know that alcohol is keeping you back and slowing you down.  Life gets stressful sometimes yes, but you have become dependent on the drink to get you through.  In other words, you do not depend on yourself but on some drink that you pay for and some Non-Muslim, probably, bad intentioned brewer puts your money in his pocket. 

i would advise you to get active with your local Islamic Center which you can look up online or in phone book.  If there are none, then join a sports team or non profit group and feed the poor.  Get active, get busy and build up your iman (faith).  You, your family, your husband will enjoy each other more when alcohol is out of your lives believe me.  You can drink everyday for the rest of your life and wake up after you have no more money left to buy more and realize that nothing is different.  You still have the same problems and more likely than not you have many more.

On lighter note, you are not the first person to have to stop drinking.  In the time of Prophet (pbuh) when he first started preaching most of the early Muslims drank, excluding Prophet (pbuh) of course.  Remember Prophet (pbuh) came to us to change our character.  He knew it wasn't going to happen overnight so why should you.  Allah (swt) is Most Merciful.  If you take one step to Allah (swt), He will run to you.  Build your character and iman by starting to pray and get closer to God and yourself.  Who are you really and what is important now? 

Early Muslims used to actually come to pray drunk.  And some Muslims who did not went to Prophet (pbuh) and said oh Propher why allow them to drink.  Prophet said that they were not ready and if he forced them to they would abandon their Islam and that was more important than the alcohol.  Not long after, when the believers routinely prayed.  prophet (pbuh) decreed that God forbids the drinking of alcohol and that Muslim who drank would not go to Paradise but to the Hellfire.  On that very day, the streets ran red with hundreds of gallons of wine and alcohol.

I know you can conquer this, just do not think so much and have courage for Allah knows best.

Wasalam

JAwad



Posted By: Meedo
Date Posted: 03 September 2005 at 2:45pm

""even one sipped means that I must be an unbeliever. ""

who in the world told you so ?!!!!!!

 

Hey man we all sin , take it easy and take small but firm steps to Allah



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Meedo


Posted By: Meedo
Date Posted: 03 September 2005 at 2:46pm
Evanescence sister why did you leave? 

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Meedo


Posted By: masad
Date Posted: 05 September 2005 at 12:15am

Salam

Here is an article on alcohol

http://alcohol.rationalreality.com - http://alcohol.rationalreality.com

Hope it helps.



Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 09 September 2005 at 2:13pm
I have not had a drink for a week I attended jummah today Friday felt really good until someone accused me of being a Hypocrite. They said I cannot pray if I ever drink again. By Allah's Grace I will stop but this person is trying to force me to decide one way or the other which at this point in time I cannot do. What should I say to this person.


Posted By: ummziba
Date Posted: 09 September 2005 at 2:20pm

Assalamu alaikum br. ray045,

A week - congratulations!  The first step is often the hardest.  I pray Allah grants you courage and strength to keep on the straight path.

As for the misguided brother, it may be best to ignore such ignorance, or, you might ask him politely to back up his claim with proof from Qur'an and Sunnah - of course, he will not be able to .

Peace, ummziba.



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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words...they break my soul ~


Posted By: Sarkeranwar
Date Posted: 10 September 2005 at 12:27am

ray045 wrote:

I would like to call myself a revert muslim I said shahhadah and know my Salat, I have read and marveled at the life of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) and truly believe that he was sent as a Mercy to mankind. However the problem is that I cannot stop drinking alcohol. I don't drink a lot but even one sipped means that I must be an unbeliever. I have no Muslim friends that I can socialise with not an excuse for my weakness but it does not help. I know it is Haram but how many Muslim shopkeepers sell alcohol. I am confused don't no what to do.

 

Assalamu Alykum brother Ray045

 

Please know that all kinds of alcoholic drinks are haram and believers should strictly guard themselves against that which is haram. Allah has commanded us to avoid such things so that we may be successful. Allah says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaning):      

 

2:219. �They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: �In them is a great sin, and (some) benefits for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit��

 

5:90. O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al­Ansab, and Al­Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitan's (Satan) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.

 

 

It is not correct that you are a disbeliever because you drink alcohol. However, according to the following hadith, when a drinker of alcoholic liquor drinks it, then he is not a believer at the time of drinking it.

 

Ahadith on Acoholic Drinks and Drinkers

 

Bukhary,Volume 3, Book 43, Number 655:

 

Narrated Abu Huraira:

 

The Prophet said, "When an adulterer commits illegal sexual intercourse, then he is not a believer at the time he is doing it, and when a drinker of an alcoholic liquor drinks it, then he is not a believer at the time of drinking it, and when a thief steals, then he is not a believer at the time of stealing, and when a robber robs, and the people look at him, then he is not a believer at the time of doing robbery.

 

In regard to the drinkers, here is another hadith which was narrated by Ibn Maajah (3377) from �Abd-Allaah ibn �Amr who said:

 

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: �Whoever drinks alcohol and gets drunk, his prayer will not be accepted for forty days and if he dies he will go to Hell. But if he repents, Allaah will accept his repentance. If he again drinks alcohol and gets drunk, his prayer will not be accepted for forty days and if he dies he will go to Hell. But if he repents, Allaah will accept his repentance. If he again drinks alcohol and gets drunk, his prayer will not be accepted for forty days and if he dies he will go to Hell. But if he repents, Allaah will accept his repentance. If he commits (this sin) again, then Allaah pledges to make him drink the mud of khabaal on the Day of Resurrection.� They asked, �O Messenger of Allaah, what is the mud of khabaal?� He said, �The juices of the people of Hell.� 

 

Some more ahadith from Bukhary about drinkers of alcohol

 

Volume 8, Book 81, Number 771:

 

Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab:

 

During the lifetime of the Prophet there was a man called 'Abdullah whose nickname was Donkey, and he used to make Allah's Apostle laugh. The Prophet lashed him because of drinking (alcohol). And one-day he was brought to the Prophet on the same charge and was lashed. On that, a man among the people said, "O Allah, curse him! How frequently he has been brought (to the Prophet on such a charge)!" The Prophet said, "Do not curse him, for by Allah, I know for he loves Allah and His Apostle."

 

Volume 8, Book 81, Number 772:

 

Narrated Abu Huraira:

 

A drunk was brought to the Prophet and he ordered him to be beaten (lashed). Some of us beat him with our hands, and some with their shoes, and some with their garments (twisted in the form of a lash). When that drunk had left, a man said, "What is wrong with him? May Allah disgrace him!" Allah's Apostle said, "Do not help Satan against your (Muslim) brother."

 

The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception and nothing but amusement & play

 

Yes the life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception and nothing but amusement & play. We are constantly being deceived by our worldly life and by the chief deceiver (Satan) who deceives us about Allah. We do not realize that whatever enjoyment we are enjoying in transgression against Allah�s Commands is only for a while and it will plunge us into destruction! We do not realize that this enjoyment for a while is nothing comparing to the severe torment in the Hereafter which we might suffer unless Allah forgives us. So, brother take note of the following noble Verses and let not your present to life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about Allah. Allah says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaning):

 

3:185. Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).

 

57:20. Know that the life of this world is only play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children, as the likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller; afterwards it dries up and you see it turning yellow; then it becomes straw. But in the Hereafter (there is) a severe torment (for the disbelievers, evil-doers), and (there is) Forgiveness from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure (for the believers, good-doers), whereas the life of this world is only a deceiving enjoyment.

 

10:23��O mankind! Your rebellion (disobedience to Allah) is only against your ownselves, - a brief enjoyment of this worldly life, then (in the end) unto Us is your return, and We shall inform you that which you used to do.

 

35:5. O mankind! Verily, the Promise of Allah is true. So let not this present life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about Allah.

 

Do not despair of Allah�s Mercy. Allah is Oft­Forgiving, Most Merciful. Repent and then remain steadfast  

 

Dear brother in Islam, please note that none of us is perfect and all of us have committed or are committing sins knowingly or in ignorance, in secret or openly. Allah with His infinite Wisdom knows that we will transgress His Commands and will wrong ourselves by committing evil deeds and sins. Therefore, out of His Mercy for us He gave us criterions as to how we can get back to Him after committing such evil and sins against ourselves. He tells us that He is Oft­Forgiving, Most Merciful and asks us not to despair His Mercy! He tells us that if we sincerely repent then He will forgive our sins and grant us Paradise if we remain constant in worshiping Him Alone after repentance. Therefore despair not His Mercy and sincerely repent! Allah says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaning):     

 

4:110. And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks All�h's Forgiveness, he will find All�h Oft­Forgiving, Most Merciful.

 

15:56. [Ibrahim (Abraham)] said: "And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray?"

 

39:53. Say: "O 'Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

 

20:82. And verily, I am indeed Forgiving to him who repents, believes (in My Oneness, and associates none in worship with Me) and does righteous good deeds, and then remains constant in doing them, (till his death).

 

40:55. So be patient (O Muhammad SAW). Verily, the Promise of Allah is true, and ask forgiveness for your fault, and glorify the praises of your Lord in the Ashi (i.e. the time period after the midnoon till sunset) and in the Ibkar (i.e. the time period from early morning or sunrise till before midnoon) [it is said that, that means the five compulsory congregational Salat (prayers) or the 'Asr and Fajr prayers].

3:135-136. And those who, when they have committed Fahishah (illegal sexual intercourse etc.) or wronged themselves with evil, remember All�h and ask forgiveness for their sins; - and none can forgive sins but All�h - And do not persist in what (wrong) they have done, while they know. For such, the reward is Forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath (Paradise), wherein they shall abide forever. How excellent is this reward for the doers (who do righteous deeds according to All�h's Orders).

How to Refrain from Sinful Acts

 

�If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; if He forsakes you, who is - after that - that can help you�. Therefore, strive hard and ask Allah in patience and As-Salat (the prayer) to help you to overcome your problem. Allah says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaning):

 

2:45. And seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer) and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khashi'un [i.e. the true believers in Allah - those who obey Allah with full submission, fear much from His Punishment, and believe in His Promise (Paradise, etc.) and in His Warnings (Hell, etc.)].

 

2:153. O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer). Truly! Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.).

 

29:69. As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e. All�h's Religion - Isl�mic Monotheism). And verily, All�h is with the Muhsin�n (good doers).

 

Allah loves those who put their trust in Him!

 

Insha Allah, it will not be difficult for you to refrain yourself from the sinful acts if you put your trust in Allah. First make a decision that you will never go back to drink alcohol again and then put your trust in Allah i.e. say to yourself that Allah will help you to overcome the sinful habit. And Allah is Sufficient as a Wakil (Trustee, or Disposer of affairs). Allah says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaning):

 

33:3. And put your trust in Allah, and Sufficient is Allah as a Wakil (Trustee, or Disposer of affairs).

 

3:159-160. When you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah.  For Allah loves those who put their trust in Him.  If Allah help you, none can overcome you; if He forsakes you, who is - after that - that can help you?  In Allah, then, let believers put their trust"

65:3�.. And whosoever puts his trust in All�h, then He will suffice him. Verily, All�h will accomplish his purpose. Indeed All�h has set a measure for all things.

Please also remember that if you fear Allah & keep your duty to him He will make a way for you to get out of every difficulty, make your matter easy for you and He will remit your sins and will enlarge your provision! Allah, the Most High, says in the Holy Quran (interpretation of the meaing):

65:2. �.And whosoever fears All�h and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty)��

65:4��and whosoever fears All�h and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him.

65:5. �.and whosoever fears All�h and keeps his duty to Him, He will remit his sins from him, and will enlarge his reward.

May Allah help you & us to adhere to His Religion. May Allah guide us to His Straight Way.



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"Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!" Quran 2:201


Posted By: Brother123
Date Posted: 19 September 2005 at 6:53pm

 A person cant pray when he /she is  drunk but one  has to pray. Pray helps  one get rid of sin and bad habbits eventually

please read why do we pray http://www.shariahway.com/pray - http://www.shariahway.com/pray

 



Posted By: kim!
Date Posted: 20 September 2005 at 6:57am

To those of you who drink and want to give it up - when do you drink? In what situations do you drink? When you are doing nothing, or when you are out with friends?

Maybe you need to keep yourselves busier? Or maybe you need to be _less_ busy? Maybe you could take up some sort of active hobby. Or a _less_ active hobby, like yoga or meditation.  :)

I think the goal of "I will stop drinking" is a difficult one. You may need to change your lifestyle somewhat in order to support your aim.

I know when I took up rowing years ago, the amount of drinking I did absolutely plummeted - you can't drink and row!

Then I got my driver's licence - you can't drink and drive, either! 

It might help if you take up some sort of fitness regime - no one can criticize you for not drinking 'cos it's "fattening"!   That way, you will be busy, you will feel great AND you will find it easier to avoid the Demon Drink.

Good luck!

Kim...



Posted By: AhmadJoyia
Date Posted: 23 September 2005 at 8:10am
Oh! I am amazed to see my sis Kim suggesting against drinking. This is indeed strange to me, though very interesting.


Posted By: abubasil
Date Posted: 05 December 2005 at 12:26am

bismillah

salaams

dear bro & sist pay attention  to these words

there is nothing called "strong-willpower" but there is great desire and less desire so when you wish to get rid of something (act)  bad remmebr all its bad sides after that you will find no desire to do it instead the desire to remove it ...and it is clear .. when you wish to do something good but (heavy) and you feel lazy remmeber or let me say memorize all its benefits ..this mean you will stop for awhile to think ..you will get use of this new habbit .. and you will enjoy controlling yrself this is the first steps in the journy from slavery of "I" to the honorable slavery for ALLLAH (swt).. and pls excuse my bad english ..salam..



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O Allah what did find he who lost you , what did lost he who find you


Posted By: baisha
Date Posted: 28 December 2005 at 10:28am

asallaum allaikum.  i am muslim convert as well.  i am a muslim on my own free will.  i want to be a better muslim but i know that it is quite impossible for me to be. yet from day to day i struggle to be a good muslim. 

i don't sweat my insignificant flaws and weaknesses (especially if i don't harm anybody) because living in this this unIslamic country, in this day of age ..it is but only very difficult to follow the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). 

i am accountable for own actions but if i once in a while i err or make the wrong choices and/or judgement, or drink alcohol on special occasions; all the more in awe i am of the type of person the Prophet(pbuh) was!

yours,

baisha



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baisha


Posted By: Muslim Friend
Date Posted: 29 December 2005 at 1:46pm

I'd just to like to make all the new converts who struggle every day feel slightly better in knowing that all muslims struggle regardless of whether you were born a muslim or converted.



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O Allah! Bless Muhammad and let his be the place close to you on the day of Resurrection.


Posted By: arabia
Date Posted: 19 March 2006 at 9:47am

asalamualaykum , ray my advice is that read the Quran and Hadith and try praying and if you know any muslims have them help you and tell you more stuff about islam you will quit drinking i know well for now good luck.

masalama



Posted By: mortazaB
Date Posted: 07 April 2006 at 3:54pm
Brother, go to the Masijd [mosque], a lot of prople there to help you on your path.


Posted By: Mishmish
Date Posted: 08 April 2006 at 10:39am

Assalamu Alaikum Brother:

If you have an addictive or compulsive personality it is very difficult to change a habit, but it can be done. You have to replace it with something else. This sounds easy, but can be extremely difficult.

The best way is to identify why you are drinking. What does it give you? Does it make you feel better, make you forget, make you more confident? When do you drink? A specific time of day, when you feel sad or lonely? Once you identify these triggers, you can work to change the environment that makes the triggers occur: if you drink when you are at home alone, go out. If you drink when you are feeling sad, find an activity that will occupy you when you start to feel the sadness coming on. If you drink when you feel lonely, go to the mosque or volunteer, anything to be around other people.

I know it sounds easier than it is, but the first step to changing any negative or detrimental behavior is to identify and replace. If you feel that you do not have the strength to do this alone, or you are not sure exactly what triggers you, then seek help from professional sources such as counseling or Alcoholics Anonymous. There is nothing in Islam that forbids seeking help.

Most importantly, you must sincerely want to change, and have faith in Allah(SWT) that He will give you strength in this struggle.



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It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. (The Little Prince)


Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 10 April 2006 at 7:14am



Posted By: ray045
Date Posted: 10 April 2006 at 7:23am
Assalamu Alaikum

Thank you for all  your kind support and suggestions. I have failed very recently by drinking alcohol. i felt so guilty that I did not pray Salat the next day because I believed that Allah Subhana Wa'tala would not forgive me. I had made up my mind that I was not worthy of Allahs Mercy and of the religion and  counted myself amongst the Hypocrites. I have since started performing Salat again and asking for Forgiveness. I sincerely hope that this was a one of and the Allah will guide me on the  Straight Path.



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