Why Islam Forbids Intoxicants and Gambling

Intoxication and gambling are the most vicious curses of humanity. Most of the countries are facing a lot of problems due to these evil practices which have ruined innumerable lives and shattered multitudes of homes and caused more misery to mankind than all other vices put together.
Islam stands unique among all religions and among all systems, in the prohibition of wine and gambling, and in basing that prohibition on reason. This book offers a study of the successful movement of Islam in its endeavour to eradicate the evils of wine drinking and gambling.
The Author, Muhammad Iqbal Siddiqi, has presented in-depth study material to understand the subject with references from the Holy Qur’an and Ahadeeth.