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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 55
whether in small or large quantity; and those which are harmful
only when taken in excess like, for example, honey, which
can be harmful to a feverish patient. The same is true of
eating earth. Therefore, in pronouncing wine absolutely unlawful,
only the most general cases were taken into consideration.
In the event that something new arises, it will be well
to consider the detailing.
We return now to the science of scholastic theology to say that
it has benefits and harm.
With regard to its usefulness whenever it is useful it is either
lawful, commendable, or obligatory, as the occasion demands.
As to its harm, whenever it is harmful it is unlawful.
only when taken in excess like, for example, honey, which
can be harmful to a feverish patient. The same is true of
eating earth. Therefore, in pronouncing wine absolutely unlawful,
only the most general cases were taken into consideration.
In the event that something new arises, it will be well
to consider the detailing.
We return now to the science of scholastic theology to say that
it has benefits and harm.
With regard to its usefulness whenever it is useful it is either
lawful, commendable, or obligatory, as the occasion demands.
As to its harm, whenever it is harmful it is unlawful.