Controversial figure Mufti Abdul Qavi is once again under fire after making provocative remarks about the permissibility of alcohol in Islam, arguing that only excessive consumption to the point of intoxication is prohibited.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, he claimed that alcohol is not categorically forbidden in Islam, asserting that only its excessive use—leading to intoxication—is prohibited.
In his statement, Mufti Qavi suggested that the consumption of “three or four packs” of alcohol could be acceptable, drawing a parallel with the widespread use of tobacco among Muslims.
“Millions of Muslims consume tobacco, and it is not considered haram. Naswar is popular among Pathans,” he said. “So why three or four packs of alcohol are considered haram for us”
He argued that the Quran specifically forbids “Khumar-e-Aqal”—intoxication that impairs the intellect—rather than alcohol itself.
According to him, the Islamic prohibition targets the loss of reason and control, not the mere presence of alcohol in a substance. He said that the Quran urges believers to protect their intellect and maintain clarity in speech.
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His remarks have sparked widespread criticism from religious scholars and the general public. Mainstream Islamic jurisprudence maintains that alcohol, in all forms and quantities, is prohibited due to its potential to intoxicate.
