When did the phrase "prohibition of alcohol" begin to be used, and is there any evidence of its use during the time of the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him?
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The term "prohibition of wine" began to be used during the time of the Messenger of Allah, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, in the Medinan period. It is authentically reported from the Prophet, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, that he said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty has forbidden wine." The use of this term is also authentically reported from Anas and Omar.
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