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All That Intoxicates Is Haram The first declaration made by the Prophet -Peace be upon him- concerning this matter was that not only is wine prohibited but that the definition of khamr extends to any substance which intoxicates, in whatever form or under whatever name it may appear. Thus, example, beer and similar drinks are haram. The Prophet -Peace be upon him- was once asked about certain drinks made from honey, corn, or barley by the process of fermenting them until they became alcoholic. The Messenger of Allah -Peace be upon him-, blessed as he was with the best of speech' replied succinctly, “Every intoxicant is khamr, and every khamr is haram.”