Alcoholism should be strongly forbidden in Qatar
Alcoholism should be strongly forbidden in Qatar
Alcoholism should be strongly forbidden in Qatar. Alcohol should not be allowed in Qatar because Qatar is predominantly Islamic. About 77.5 % of the population is Islam, which is the majority. Only 8.5% of the population is Christian, while other religions are encompassed in the remaining 14%. Alcoholism should be strongly forbidden in Qatar under whatsoever circumstance, and the government should maintain a zero-tolerance rate on alcohol consumption. The reasons for this stand are discussed in two major approaches; a religious approach and a health approach.
What is the punishment for drinking alcohol in Qatar?
Islam takes a holistic approach to the well-being and health of human beings. It does not compromise alcohol consumption at any level, either in small or large amounts. The Glorious Quran prohibits alcohol consumption in verse, and I quote, “intoxication and gambling are an abomination from Satan and orders us to avoid them” (Quran 5: 90). The Quran states that alcohol is one of the tools that Satan uses to distract people from the true worship of God. Alcohol makes people to engage in sinful behavior, such as indecent sexual behavior and disobedience. People also tend to forget to pray to God when drinking alcohol. Islam is a community-based faith where an individual’s welfare is the whole community’s concern. Therefore, the Quran strongly forbids alcoholism because it negatively affects an individual. In turn, these effects could result in disgrace, shame, and regret for the drunkard and the community. Alcoholism could cause the economy of a nation to be in recession. This is because alcoholics neglect their responsibilities and duties, which contribute to building a nation. The Quran does not support this because it is for the people’s growth in a nation.
Alcohol has adverse effects on human health.
On the other hand, alcohol has adverse effects on human health. First, it causes cancer of the kidney, stomach, and, in some cases, the liver cancer. Alcoholism also alters the digestion of vital nutrients that the body requires for overall health of the body. Alcoholics also suffer from mental effects such as depression, insomnia, hallucinations, anxiety, and dysthymia. An individual suffers from restlessness, disrupted sleeping patterns, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Pregnant women who are alcoholics expose their unborn babies to danger. This is because the alcohol is transmitted to the fetus’s organs and could lead to a disorder known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This syndrome results in brain damage, facial abnormalities, and growth retardation. One also tends to have low self-esteem, which leads to depression and, in extreme cases, suicide.
Alcoholism also causes negative behavioral changes in an individual.
Alcoholism also causes negative behavioral changes in an individual. One tends to become aggressive and suffers from periodic mood swings. Individuals’ moral and ethical aspects also tend to deteriorate as one increasingly indulges in alcoholism. This is because alcohol affects the brain synapses by slowing them down, and consequently, one loses control of their actions and speech. Compulsive behavior also results from alcoholism, where one becomes obsessed with alcohol, which negatively affects one’s decisions in life. Alcoholics tend to live in denial because they do not want to admit that alcohol harms their health. This deters them from receiving the help that they need so badly. This controversial vice does not spare families and relationships. Alcoholics tend to neglect their families because they always indulge in drinking and become addicted to it. Alcohol also causes an individual to be violent. This seriously affects families because it leads to broken homes and instability among family members.
In conclusion, it should be enforced in Qatar that there should not be alcohol consumption, and heavy penalties should be imposed on those indulging in alcoholism. As discussed above, it is against the Islamic faith and contributes to an individual’s deteriorating health.