Being forced to drink wine
Question
If someone was told to do something haram under force. Example, drinking wine and if they didn't they would be killed, would it be permissible to do the haram deed?
Answer
You will not be sinful.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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