What is the ruling on drinking "Sobia," based on research indicating the presence of a percentage of alcohol in it that increases over time?
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If it is proven that the aforementioned drink contains intoxicating alcohol, then its use is forbidden, based on the words of the Messenger of Allah, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him: "Every intoxicant is unlawful... and what intoxicates in large quantities, a small quantity of it is also unlawful."
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