yes you're right. However something being Haram and illegal are two different things.
For example, Alocohol is haram for a Muslim no matter where he is. Alcohol is illegal (by law) in some Muslim countries. Some Muslim countries have embedded Sharia Law into the legal system and thus that specific Haram thing is illegal. (some countries like Qatar have not made alcohol illegal)
In Qatar for example, alcohol isn't illegal, but it's Haram. So it's basically saying, 'it's haram, but its up to you if you want to touch or drink it'.
yes you're right. However something being Haram and illegal are two different things.
For example, Alocohol is haram for a Muslim no matter where he is. Alcohol is illegal (by law) in some Muslim countries. Some Muslim countries have embedded Sharia Law into the legal system and thus that specific Haram thing is illegal. (some countries like Qatar have not made alcohol illegal)
In Qatar for example, alcohol isn't illegal, but it's Haram. So it's basically saying, 'it's haram, but its up to you if you want to touch or drink it'.
Just thought I'd clarify to avoid confusion :)
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