“A Call to Action”: Bhatkal Sermon Urges Community to Shield Youth from Drugs and Alcohol

In a Friday sermon at Khalfa Masjid Bhatkal, Moulana Khaja Akrami issued a strong warning against intoxicants, describing their spread as a deliberate conspiracy to weaken Muslim youth and society.

The scholar emphasized that Islam strictly prohibits all intoxicating substances, quoting the Quran which describes them as “unclean” and “Satan’s handiwork.” He explained that anything that clouds the mind – whether called alcohol, drugs, or disguised as chocolates and sweets – is considered ‘haram’ (forbidden).

“Protecting our mind is a divine duty,” said Moulana Akrami. “These substances destroy our thinking ability, damage our faith, and break down family and community ties.”

The sermon highlighted several key concerns:

• Intoxicants lead youth away from prayer and religious practice
• They cause health deterioration and sudden deaths among young people
• They damage family relationships and social harmony

Moulana Akrami urged parents to carefully monitor what their children consume, noting that “many dangerous substances enter our homes disguised as harmless chocolates or sweets.”

The religious leader called for community-wide awareness and vigilance, stating that protecting future generations from this threat is a collective responsibility.