Qat: benefit and harm

Abstract

This article aims to identify the provision of Qat, its harms and benefits in light of the Qur’anic Ayats, Hadiths, jurists’ opinions. The study employs the descriptive analytical approach. It is divided into an introduction and three sections. Section 1 addresses benefits of Qat. Section 2 presents Qat’s harms. Section 3 tackles the provision of Qat. It concludes that chewing Qat is a deep and complex problem. It involves all chewers, becoming a traditional social habit practiced almost by all people; its many bad effects outweigh its few benefits. Thus, abandoning this bad habit requires farsightedness and comprehensive studies that consider flexibility and caution.