An Analysis of Drug Abuse and Its Solution from Islamic Perspective

Drug abuse remains one of the most severe social, moral and spiritual crises confronting contemporary Muslim societies. This paper examines the position of Islam on drug abuse and addiction, tracing the legislative evolution of prohibition through the Glorious Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Drawing on classical Islamic jurisprudence and the views of prominent Muslim scholars, the study analyses the theological foundations underlying the Islamic ban on all intoxicants, including the concept of Khamr, and its extension to modern narcotic substances. The paper further explores how Islam gradually but decisively eradicated alcohol and drug use among pre-Islamic Arabs through a comprehensive moral, spiritual and legislative transformation. It discusses scholarly disagreements on the appropriate punishment for drug abusers whether hadd (fixed punishment) or ta'zir (discretionary censure) and presents the unanimous prohibition of drug trafficking. The study identifies five key findings and makes five concrete recommendations directed at families, educational institutions, government agencies, religious organisations and civil society. The paper concludes that a holistic Islamic approach combining spiritual reformation, family education, institutional responsibility and legislative enforcement provides a lasting and effective solution to the drug problem.