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Question

I have heard that if you consume drugs, you are not allowed to perform any acts of ibadaat(eg. Salaat) for 40 days. Is this true?? If not, then what is the ruling on taking drugs?

Answer

What you heard is not true. You probably misunderstood.

When a person consumes intoxicants, his Salaat is not accepted by Allah for fourty days - this as a sort of punishment for this evil. This does not mean he is not allowed to perform his Salaat. The Salaat is obligatory on him at all times. However, he is not permitted to perform Salaat whilst intoxicated. For your information - all intoxicants are prohibited, this includes drugs.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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