At the present time, there is world concern about increasing alcohol use and gambling.  Most of the countries are therefore, facing growing problems arising from these diabolic acts.

            The intoxicating liquor and gambling are the most vicious curses to humanity.  They have ruined innumerable lives, shuttered multitudes of  homes, and caused more misery to mankind than all other vices put together.  The civilized countries have failed to ban the brewing, purveying and consumption of intoxicants because the traffic in alcoholic liquor  brings them huge revenues which they dislike losing.

            Wine-drinking is a serious crime.  A drunkard in intoxication is deprived of making distinction between right and wrong, virtue and vice, good and evil.  His actions result into enmity and hated which disturb the peace and tranquillity of the society.  Gambling is also a sin which destroys our wealth.  These moral vices are injurious to the healthy atmosphere of the society.

            Islam stands unique among all religions and among all systems, in the prohibition of wine and gambling and in basing that prohibition on reason.  This book offers a study of the successful movement of Islam in its endeavor to eradicate the evils of wine-drinking and gambling.

            This book is not intended to be the last word on the subject.  It is, however, hoped that the people who sincerely want to understand the subject will find enough material in it for their satisfaction.

            In the end, I must express my gratitude to my younger brother Mr.  Muhammad Ikram Siddiqi for making useful suggestions regarding this book.

 LAHORE   15^th July, 1981