Islam Republic

It is a must for Muslim to stay away from drinking alcohol. Indeed, it is allowed for medical action to use alcohol. But in form of alcoholic drink, it is totally banned. Avoiding drinking alcohol really gives positive benefits, not only for the Muslims but also the other people around them. Alcohol is mentioned many times in the holy Quran. One of them states that people who are under alcohol effect are forbidden to pray and do other religious activities. Actually there are other reasons why Muslim religion strictly forbids their follower to try and drink alcohol. The first is it does not have any substance which can improve health condition. Alcohol in beer contains many calories which lead to obesity and improper daily intake.

In addition, alcohol is very expensive. So for the family with uncertain financial situation, purchasing alcohol will be useless. It is better to spend the money for children education, healthy food, and others. Stop drinking alcohol provides the family more fund to be used properly. Alcohol tends to make people difficult to control themselves. They can say rude words, vomit everywhere, get angry without clear reasons, and other negative behaviors. The next reason is alcohol leads to memory loss and hangovers. Without alcohol, Muslims will be free from violence and social problem. Living will be more beautiful and the children will not be affected by such a negative behavior.

Many people know that Christians honor Jesus and Mary as the holy persons who bring happiness and prosperity. What people perhaps do not know is that Muslims also honor Jesus and Mary. Muslim religion believes there are twenty five Prophets sent by Allah to mankind. One of them is Jesus who is placed at the number twenty fourth. He was the Prophet who brought Bible to people. Long time after that God revised Bible and sent Muhammad the twenty fifth and the last Prophet. Muslim use Quran since then to replace Bible. This is the basic belief of Muslim about Jesus. So, they do not place Him as one of the God. Jesus was only human being and became special because God raised him as the Prophet. Jesus also passed away like just an ordinary people.

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It has been known that Muslim needs to wear special clothes based on the guidance of Allah and The Prophet. This makes Muslims can be recognized easily through their clothes as the identity. Islamic clothes are seen as the cultural heritage and express the ethnic of the wearers. So, when the Muslims should stay in other country, they may keep wearing the traditional Muslim clothes or combine the clothes with the modern styles. Adding modern touch is permitted as long as it does not break the rules. Islam beliefs ask the followers to close certain part of the body as the way to keep the good manners and polite behavior. It is expected that the followers will always show good manner wherever they are.

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