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> banned in Islam You could use the approximately 1.1 billion muslim

It's not because it's banned Muslims don't drink it. At least in some places. I have a friend who made numerous trips to Saudi Arabia, where the Muslim Law is supposed to be at its strictest form, yet you just need to drive out of town to find alcohol and access to other forbidden forms of pleasure.

It's just like if you said "so they banned prostitution so it does not exist anymore". People always find ways to access things they want to get.



I'm confused. Muslims don't drink because it is banned. Some Muslims drinking doesn't distinguish from the fact that its banned, just like some Muslims who murder people doesn't mean Murder isn't banned.


I don't think you understand what I'm saying. I was referring to the fact that in Saudi Arabia, it's not a super niche minority drinking alcohol. It's readily available, and everyone knows where it is.


Everyone who wants to know where it is does. Alcohol in Saudi is like cocaine in America.


Look, have you been in Saudi Arabia? If you know everything better than anyone else, then there's no point to comment on anything.


Well yeah I used to live there. I'm just sharing opinions and ideas thats all. I'm not intending to offend.


Please don't be rude on Hacker News.


I didn't mean to be rude, but point noted.




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