Cannabis and religion

Different religions have varying stances on the use of cannabis, historically and presently. In ancient history some religions used cannabis as an entheogen, particularly in the Indian subcontinent where the tradition continues on a more limited basis.^[1]

In the modern era Rastafari use cannabis as a sacred herb. Meanwhile, religions with prohibitions against intoxicants, including Buddhism, Baháʼí, and Latter-day Saints (Mormons) forbid usage except with a prescription from a doctor; others have opposed the use of cannabis by members, or in some cases opposed the liberalization of cannabis laws. Other groups, such as some Protestant and Jewish factions, and certain Islamic schools (madhhab)^[2]^[3] have supported the use of medicinal cannabis.^[4]

^ Kuddus, Mohammed; Ginawi, Ibrahim A. M.; Al-Hazimi, Awdah (24 June 2013). "Cannabis sativa: An ancient wild edible plant of India". Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 25 (10): 1. doi:10.9755/ejfa.v25i10.16400.
^ "Is Weed Haram in Islam? - Halal Guidance". 29 July 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
^ Ghiabi, Maziyar; Maarefvand, Masoomeh; Bahari, Hamed; Alavi, Zohreh (June 2018). "Islam and cannabis: Legalisation and religious debate in Iran". The International Journal on Drug Policy. 56: 121–127. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2018.03.009. PMC 6153265. PMID 29635140.
^ Thomas, Charles (2007). "12. How in God's Name Do We Reform Our Marijuana Laws?". In Earleywine, Mitch (ed.). Pot Politics: Marijuana and the Costs of Prohibition. USA: Oxford University Press. p. 229. ISBN 978-0195188028. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

[1] Kuddus, Mohammed; Ginawi, Ibrahim A. M.; Al-Hazimi, Awdah (24 June 2013). "Cannabis sativa: An ancient wild edible plant of India". Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 25 (10): 1. doi:10.9755/ejfa.v25i10.16400.

[2] "Is Weed Haram in Islam? - Halal Guidance". 29 July 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.

[3] Ghiabi, Maziyar; Maarefvand, Masoomeh; Bahari, Hamed; Alavi, Zohreh (June 2018). "Islam and cannabis: Legalisation and religious debate in Iran". The International Journal on Drug Policy. 56: 121–127. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2018.03.009. PMC 6153265. PMID 29635140.

[4] Thomas, Charles (2007). "12. How in God's Name Do We Reform Our Marijuana Laws?". In Earleywine, Mitch (ed.). Pot Politics: Marijuana and the Costs of Prohibition. USA: Oxford University Press. p. 229. ISBN 978-0195188028. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

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