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Does Cannabis come under the category of 'Khamar'?
« on: November 11, 2011, 04:44:17 AM »
Salaam,

What is your opinion on cannabis being under the category of 'khamar'?

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Re: Does Cannabis come under the category of 'Khamar'?
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2011, 04:45:30 AM »
Peace,

If it intoxicates and clouds judgment then it falls under the core meaning of 'Khamr' which carries the meaning of concealment, to cover and something which clouds or obscures the intellect.

I have never taken Cannibis but from the little I do know, I do feel it clouds judgment and has the attributes of 'concealment' in the broadest sense. So therefore, I would be personally inclined to put it under that category.

Joseph.
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