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(Surat al-Mutaffifin, 25-27). As these verses state, whatever
they drink is also sweet-smelling and, of course, this wine is
unlike any earthly wine.
The people who drink it will not become intoxicated or
have their awareness impaired. Allah says that these drinks
will be offered in glasses. They will not cause headaches, a loss
of control of themselves, or any alteration in their minds.
Young men whom Allah appointed for this service freely offer
these drinks.