Is khat halal in Islam?

Across the Muslim world opinion is sharply divided amongst Islamic scholars and Muftis on the correct approach to khat. The three main positions on khat are that it is halal (permissible), makruh (detested or discouraged) or haram (forbidden).
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Can you chew khat in Ramadan?

Substance use, such as khat use, is prohibited during fasting during Ramadan, a traditional practice among Muslims.
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Which plant is haram in Islam?

According to the Quran, Zaqqoum or Zaqqum (Arabic: زقوم) is a tree that "springs out of the bottom of Hell". It is mentioned in verses 17:60 (as the "cursed tree"), 37:62-68, 44:43, and 56:52, of the Quran.
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Are there halal drugs?

On the other hand, any substances including foodstuffs and medicines that are permissible and lawful to be consumed are classified as Halal. This also applies to other products including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products.
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Can Muslims smoke?

Muhammad clearly stated that "all intoxicants are forbidden in Islam." Smoking a cigarette falls just short of this categorical ban on intoxicants. So Muslims do smoke.
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Is smoking nicotine haram?

Finally, nicotine. If nicotine is viewed as a life-threatening stimulant, in brief, a poison, then it is strictly forbidden, as Muslims are duty-bound to protect their health, it would therefore be “makruh”, discouraged.
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What is the fruit of Jannah?

Pomegranates – The fruit of Jannah.
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What is tuba in Jannah?

Ṭūbā (Arabic: طُـوْبَىٰ, lit. 'blessedness') is a tree which grows in Jannah (Arabic: ٱلْـجَـنَّـة, Paradise, Garden) according to Islam. The term is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Raad, verse 29 : (Those who believed, and work righteousness, Tuba is for them and a beautiful place of (final) return.)
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Is Tulsi mentioned in Quran?

Maulana Javed of Noori Mosque said: "Tulsi as Rehan is mentioned in the 27th chapter of Holy Quran's Surah-ar-Rahman. Similarly, it is also mentioned in Hadith (Record of words and deeds of Prophet Mohammed) from Bukhari Sharif and Tirmidhi." Islam Sultani also confirmed the same.
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Is khat legal in Qatar?

Cultivation, selling, or even casual chewing of Khat is prohibited in Qatar. Most of the Gulf countries, have a zero tolerance policy towards smuggling drugs of abuse.
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Does khat make you violent?

Common Side Effects

Khat use is also associated with symptoms of depression, mood swings, and violent behavior.
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What is the effect of khat?

Khat can cause many side effects including mood changes, increased alertness, excessive talkativeness, hyperactivity, excitement, aggressiveness, anxiety, elevated blood pressure, manic behavior, paranoia, and psychoses. Trouble sleeping (insomnia), loss of energy (malaise), and lack of concentration usually follow.
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Where is cathinone found naturally?

Cathinone is an alkaloid that has been discovered some fifteen years ago in the leaves of the khat bush. This plant grows in East Africa and in southern Arabia, and the inhabitants of these regions frequently chew khat because of its stimulating properties.
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Is the khat plant illegal in South Africa?

In South Africa, Catha edulis is a protected tree. The use of khat is illegal.
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Is the tree of life Haram?

Unlike the biblical account, the Quran mentions only one tree in Eden, also called the tree of immortality, which Allah specifically forbade to Adam and Eve; in other words, there is no tree of knowledge in the Quran.
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How many rivers are there in Jannah?

Paradise is "as vast as the heavens and the earth" (Q.3:133). There are four rivers: one each of water, milk, honey, and wine (47:15). (They were later identified as Kawthar, Kafur, Tasnim, and Salsabil.)
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What is Prophet Muhammad favorite food?

Dates (Khajoor)

One of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH's favorite food items were dates. Found in large numbers in Saudi Arabia, the Prophet would eat dates whenever he could. He said that a house without dates is no house and dates are also essential during childbirth.
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What is Prophet Muhammad Favourite fruit?

Pomegranates are thought to have been the prophet's favorite fruit, and modern scientific research has proven pomegranates to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
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What was Prophet Muhammad's favorite vegetable?

Lagenaria siceraria (gourd) was liked very much by The Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Alayhi Wassallam).
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Is shisha haram or halal?

KUCHING: Much like smoking normal cigarettes, shisha or waterpipe smoking has also been recently declared haram (forbidden) for Muslims, and although no action will be taken against the smoker, it will be at the person's own risk.
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Can I vape in Ramadan?

Ramadan starts next Thursday (June 18) and will continue for 30 days until July 17. During this time, practicing Muslims observe a period of fasting during daylight hours. This includes all addictive substances such as vaping, smoking, shisha and smokeless tobacco.
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Is drinking coffee halal?

Halal, most definitely. Caffeine is not mentioned anywhere in the Quran or Hadith as being specifically haram. Although caffeine is a drug, it is not an intoxicant. However, all things in moderation are best.
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