Alcohol: Definition, Prohibition, Metabolism and Its Usage

Alcohol is an important organic compound which contains the functional group hydroxyl (-oh). it has many uses, but when talking about alcohol, we often classify all types of alcohol as forbidden in islam. the term liquor or wine and alcohol give a different meaning and they must be understood. the banned alcohol is ethanol, which is one of the ingredients in alcoholic beverages. therefore, this article is written to discuss which consumption of alcohol is allowed in islam and which is forbidden. there is a broad discussion among fuqaha of alcohol consumption in the various branches that must be understood by the public so that misconceptions about alcohol can be eliminated. the study of literature through readings of journal, al-quran and reason why the verses are revealed, has been carried out to find out about the actual meaning of alcohol and its production, history and wisdom of alcohol (liquor prohibition) in islamic law, the effects of alcohol on the human body and application as well as issues related to alcohol used in everyday life. alcohol, ie ethanol, can be produced by two methods which is fermentation and the reaction of ethene with steam. prohibition of alcohol (liquor) is gradually, has its own reason among them are, to show to people that alcohol can also be benefial. alcohol consumption can damage the human body, affecting the brain and the ability to think, the risk of liver damage or cirrhosis and increase the risk of cancer. in addition, people need to understand issues related to alcohol usage in the food industry, in the manufacture of perfumes, in medicines and as fuel to become more appreciative since alcohol is one of the valuable organic compounds.