TY - BOOK AU - Ṣiddiqui,Muḥammad Iqbal TI - Why Islam: forbids intoxicants and gambling SN - 8171012213 U1 - 297.3 PY - 1997/// CY - New Delhi PB - Idara Isha'at-e-Diniyat KW - Temperance and Islam KW - Gambling KW - Religious aspects KW - Islam N1 - Includes index (p. 119-121); Bibliography: p. 117-118 N2 - In this book, Muhammad Iqbal Siddiqi delves into the Islamic perspective on the prohibition of intoxicants and gambling, emphasizing their detrimental effects on individual and societal well-being. Drawing upon Qur'anic verses, particularly Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90-91), and Hadith literature, the author elucidates the rationale behind these prohibitions, highlighting their role in preserving moral integrity, social harmony, and spiritual consciousness. Siddiqi presents a comprehensive analysis, addressing both the spiritual and practical implications of engaging in such activities, and underscores Islam's unique approach to safeguarding individuals from these vices ER -