Three early messages in coffee analysis and its prohibition

These are three messages published for the first time, among the earliest writings on coffee at the beginning of the juridical debate about its ruling in Mecca Al-Mukarramah in the year 917 AH, by three Hijazi scholars, from Mecca and Medina. The importance of these three messages lies in their interconnectedness, as the two prohibition messages, "Suppressing Desire" by al-Kazruni first, followed by and supported by "Reforming the Slip of the Foot and the Mistake" by ibn al-Qattan of Medina, were followed by the analysis "Provoking Pride" by Abu Bakr al-Makki in response to them. These messages form the core of the controversy that later developed regarding coffee, involving analysis and prohibition, until finally consensus was reached on its permissibility. It is not possible to accept the integrity of the circumstances that led to the issuance of the prohibition messages, as they reveal a pre-existing stance, not solely based on juridical reasoning, but perhaps influenced by biases and interests — as we have presented in the book. Lastly, this book aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the coffee beverage, which has become a symbol of generosity among Arabs, and it is hard to believe that it was once under scrutiny and accusations of fabrication. However, serious research requires that texts be studied away from the current reality of widespread coffee consumption and the absence of debate over its ruling. Examining the words of the prohibitors — at that time — helps trace and determine the principle of distorted perspective in portraying the issues at hand and its impact on juridical rulings. It benefits the thinker in understanding that the principles of matters do not always reveal their consequences. Author: Majid Al-Ahdhal Pages: 234 Publications: Daffah