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Today there are many different kinds of wines and liquors
which can befog the mind. Some of these were not in exist-
ence during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad j§, yet we
know they are also forbidden because they have the same ef-
fect on our minds and bodies.
Regarding putting faith into action: When the early after-
noon prayer time arrives, it becomes compulsory for a
Muslim to know how to pray. He is then to put that
knowledge into action. This is also the case with the other
obligatory prayers. When the month of Ramadan arrives it is
compulsory for the Muslim to know the rules of fasting in
order to fulfill his obligation to Allah. This also applies to
zakat, pilgrimage, and the other duties which are ordained by
Allah and His Messenger and which are binding on all
Muslims.
40. The early Christian Church regarded disease as a punishment
which can befog the mind. Some of these were not in exist-
ence during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad j§, yet we
know they are also forbidden because they have the same ef-
fect on our minds and bodies.
Regarding putting faith into action: When the early after-
noon prayer time arrives, it becomes compulsory for a
Muslim to know how to pray. He is then to put that
knowledge into action. This is also the case with the other
obligatory prayers. When the month of Ramadan arrives it is
compulsory for the Muslim to know the rules of fasting in
order to fulfill his obligation to Allah. This also applies to
zakat, pilgrimage, and the other duties which are ordained by
Allah and His Messenger and which are binding on all
Muslims.
40. The early Christian Church regarded disease as a punishment