Alcohol Ban For Footie Fans in Rome..

In less than five hours time, football fans around the globe are set to witness the biggest showdown Europe had to offered in Rome. The much eagerly awaited Champion League Final will feature present England's most decorated club, Manchester United and Spanish's powerhouse Barcelona.

United whose are vying for their 4th silverware this season, surely need something extra special to stop Messi and company if they really want the trophy to stay in England. While for the Catalan giants, beating United in the final will be considered as revenge is done for their semi-final lost last year.

All eyes will be on Rome, a city of culture renowned for its historic background, where the finale are about to be held. Rome's police expected more about 30,000 of United's fan and 20,000 of Barca's fan to make their way to Stadio de Olimpico.

So, in order to restrain any football hooliganism ahead of the final clash, Rome's authorities enforce two days ban of the alcohol for every ticket holder.

Bars, restaurant and shops owners are advised not to sell alcohol to anyone who is already drunk and if there any breach of law, action will be taken immediately. Even glass container of any sort are banned near the stadium.More and more authorities from big city all around the world realize the good effect of banning the alcohol.

In Islam, liquor or alcohol are banned and prohibited. Even stern punishment awaits for those who drinks it. Let us examine the Quranic verses that are supposed the ban of the alcoholic drinks.

Quran 2:219 "They ask you concerning alcoholic drinks and Games of Chance, Say: In them are harm and good for men, but their harm exceeds their good effects"

Quran 5:90 "O ye who believe! intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) and (divination by) arrows are abomination- Satan's handwork : so avoid it that may you prosper.

Two Quranic verses above, stand as a clear reminder that alcoholic drinks did not bring any good for us. Individual under the influence of alcohol mostly, may led him to unruly destructive behavior such as brawl, vandalism and intimidation. Because of that, liquor or alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Islam and non-muslims slowly realize the dark side of alcohol.

United's fan engaging war of words with the Rome's authorities.

Wallahu a'lam