Muslims Were Rampant Alcohlolics

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Khamr in Early Muslim History

Pre-Islamic Arabs had harsh lives and felt that alcohol was an indispensable way to cope with their problems. Among the troubles that the Arab people had before Islam were: tribal warfare, excessive pride and competition, prostitution, insecurity, broken homes, and female infanticide. Women were treated as slaves, and children were deprived of affection, while men were expected to be tough and competitive. These were all factors that compelled people to drink.

Sale of alcohol was so common that the name for merchant, tajir, became synonymous with the seller of khamr. Khamr shops and bars were open 24 hours a day.

Children and women were fed alcohol when they cried or complained. Alcohol was a mainstay in the Muslim culture.

Alcohol is currently banned by the Muslim Religion hence, the intense anger and hatred they live with everyday! (JMHO)