Concept:Alcoholism (
khamr) was prohibited in stages because it was deeply rooted in pre-Islamic Arabian society.
Explanation:The Qur’ān did not ban alcohol in one single command.
Instead, Allah gradually weaned the early Muslims away from it.
First, the harm of alcohol was mentioned alongside the benefit.
Later, Muslims were told not to pray while intoxicated.
Finally, a complete prohibition was revealed.
This step-by-step approach shows a gradual phasing out of the Jahiliyyah practice.
Answer:C. Alcoholism