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Non-Muslims can buy it (after verification, I believe), but not in public spaces. There must be a way, as I’ve heard something along those lines. Aside from that, people—even some Muslims—do consume it through dealers and other means. While it's not permitted, there are always exceptions. You won’t find stores in Pakistan publicly or openly displaying alcohol in any form. I recently visited Turkey and saw wine and whiskey being sold. Although it's also a Muslim country, it's much more metropolitan, and for some reason, it's more acceptable there.
Yes, in Islam, selling, consuming, and even touching alcohol is haram, meaning it is strictly prohibited.
It's okay to be curious—I don’t mind at all. I’m the curious type as well, and you can’t always find everything on the internet. First-hand knowledge is always appreciated.
ps. If you are curious, I can add one more little bit to the story (a pure offtop to this blog) - how it goes here in my country. Russia is the 'heartland' territory of the former USSR, a few its broken parts that are independent countries now, were parts of USSR in the past. These are Muslim countries, quite poor, that is why Russia sinse 1990-es had a large number of labor migrants from these countries. Many of them (let's call them not very good and righteous Muslims) calmly buy and consume alcohol. (Every religion gets spoiled and distorted over time, doesn't it?..) Being reminded that alcohol is haram and the Prophet ordered not to touch wine - they answer in response: "But we are in another non-Muslim country now, the Prophet does not overseer this location carefully, thus he will not notice anything, thus we are allowed doing that." This is both rediculous, naive and sad at the same time. I just want to exclaim: O tempora! O mores!..
In the Netherlands there are plenty of Muslims drinking alcohol. Interesting enough these are the "lately arrived" ones not those who came as guest workers 40+ years ago. A different type of muslim those who even muslim dislike.
Surrounding environment does impact them, and not in the best way... : (
But the fact its mostly the new generations, not something 'Made in 1960-es'... - also gives some thoughts.
I'm aware that some people, including Muslims, do consume it. However, where I come from, we generally don't appreciate it. Of course, I'm not judging non-Muslims who do. But in Islam, there are very clear instructions regarding consumption, with no grey areas in this matter.
It doesn't matter where you live or what you do—no selling, no buying, and no consumption. We have relatives abroad, and some of them refuse to sell it in their grocery stores. So, it's really about how firm you are in your faith and beliefs. It can be incredibly difficult when you're in a place where this is abundant, and you have to make the decision not to succumb to the pressure.
Exactly, this.
TY! 🙏