Crack open the champagne, this Egyptian sheikh says it's OK to drink

Published December 8th, 2014 - 10:14 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Looks like it’s time to get tipsy with the blessing of the Egyptian Sheikh, Mostafa Rasheed, who said alcohol is not forbidden in Islam.

Although this controversial view might not go down well with fellow Muslims who prefer to be teetotal, the sheikh said verses of the Quran never mentioned avoiding alcohol.

Perfect moment to start a debate down the local pub? 

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