“Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah — indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.”
By Mudabira Siddiqi
Addiction is not merely a habit but a disease of the brain; and a person consuming intoxicants not only harms health, family, and future, but also deceives his Creator
Drug addiction is not just an illness; it is a spiritual sickness. The life that Allah has blessed us is a trust (an Amanah) from the Creator. When a person consumes intoxicants, they not only harm their health, family, and future, but also deceive the trust of Allah. The holy Qur’an gives us clear guidance, as mentioned in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5: 90): “O Believers! Intoxicants, gambling, idols, and divining arrows are abominations of Satan’s handiwork. So avoid them that you may be successful.”
From a psychological point of view, addiction is not merely a habit but a disease of the brain. Drugs and alcohol alter the brain’s reward system, releasing chemicals such as dopamine. Initially, they create a false sense of pleasure, but soon the brain becomes dependent. The person cannot feel normal without the substance. Many fall into addiction in an attempt to escape stress, depression, or loneliness.
In our society today, many young people have fallen into this trap—losing their respect, peace, families, and even their faith. Drugs may promise (a temporary) happiness, but in reality, they bring only misery, depression, and destruction. The Prophetic Tradition (hadith), as recorded in the Sahih Muslim, “Every intoxicant is khamr, and every khamr is haram”, leaves no room for doubt regarding the prohibition of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicant—they all are strictly forbidden in Islam.
The Prophet (PBUH) also warned that intoxicants are the “mother of all evils”, for once a person becomes intoxicated, they may fall into theft, lying, violence, and countless other sins.
So, what is the solution? The solution lies in turning back to Allah, in strengthening our faith (Iman), in building families grounded in love and guidance, and in creating a society that values purity over temporary pleasure. True peace is not found in a cigarette or a pill—it is found in Sujood (prostration in front of Allah), in prayers, and in the remembrance of Allah, as stated in Surah Ar-Ra’d (13: 28): “Those who believe and whose hearts find peace in the remembrance of Allah — indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.”
Let us raise our voices, educate our friends, protect our youth, and “hold firmly to the rope of Allah”, as commanded in Surah Aal-Imran (3:103), so that to be on the right path and not to stray or deviate.
Let us remind ourselves and others: one step toward drugs is a step toward destruction, but one step towards Allah is a step toward eternal peace.
The writer is a BA 5th Semester student (Majoring in Psychology) at the Government. Degree College, Ganderbal
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