🍷 Wine in Islam

Wine in Islam is a topic about the attitude of Islam, a world religion, to wine and other alcoholic drinks. In Islam, alcoholic drink, wine included, is forbidden. The ban rests on the Quran and on traditions about the Prophet Muhammad. The word "khamr", used for intoxicating drinks, is interpreted as wine and anything that intoxicates. The question matters to many Muslims around the world. Rules differ from country to country. In some Muslim countries alcohol is banned entirely, in others it is sold in a limited way, for example to non-Muslims or in hotels. Viticulture in such countries is often aimed at table grapes and raisins rather than wine. In other regions, however, such as Turkey and the South Caucasus, wine is made. In culture the theme of wine has also entered poetry. Persian poets, such as Omar Khayyam, wrote about wine, often in defiance of the ban. Scholars debate whether to read these verses literally or as an image of spiritual love. Wine in them is a symbol. The topic is linked with alcohol and health, and with the religious norms of different peoples. It should be discussed with respect.