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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Greater Sins - Volume 1 Thirteenth Greater Sin: Drinking Liquor The thirteenth among the Greater Sins is drinking liquor. Its seriousness is proved from the traditions that have been related from Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.), Imam Riďa (a.s.) and Imam Muhammad al Taqi (a.s.). The Holy Qur’an also states in unequivocal words that it is a Greater Sin. “They ask you about intoxicants and the games of chance.

Says: in both of them there is a great sin and means of profit for men, and their sin is greater than their profit.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:219) It is explained in ‘Tafsir al-Mizan’ that ‘žanb’ and ‘Ithm’ are synonyms that denote a condition wherein the person involved is deprived of reason. He has no inclination for deeds of virtue nor can he maintain an amiable disposition. ‘ Ithm ’ is a type of sin, the evil effects of which become apparent in the person and he is absolutely doomed.

The evils of drinking are known to all. The health of the alcoholic is affected in various ways. His digestion deteriorates. His intestines do not function well. His liver, lungs and all the five senses, are likewise affected. Ancient and modern doctors have penned quite a few books on this topic. They have revealed astonishing statistics to show the far greater susceptibility of alcoholics to diseases as compared to others. The various ailments which are caused by alcoholism are also enumerated.

They have termed wine as deadly poison. The different kind of diseases that inflict the body of a liquor-drinkers are described in brief: Effect of Liquor on the Brain Liquor affects the central nervous system. It may cause a brain hemorrhage leading to paralysis or prolonged coma and eventual death. Effect of Liquor on the Limbs Ailments of the limbs are also caused by alcohol. The limbs become weak and the person loses control upon them. The body becomes absolutely broken-down.

The five senses become despaired. Sleeplessness increases and even when the person gets to sleep he is haunted by nightmares. Effect of Alcohol on the Stomach Liquor affects the tongue and the taste buds which lose their ability to discern flavours. Secretion of saliva is impaired. Liquor ruins the digestive system. The stomach cannot produce the digestive juices or maintain the required acidity for digestion. There is frequent vomiting and nausea.

Along with phelgm, there is blood discharge in the vomit.