Spirituality & Hash Go Hand-In-Hand: A Quick History Lesson
Is Cannabis Consumption an Act of Divine Worship? In Certain Sects of Islam, They Say Yes…
Spirituality and hash go hand-in-hand. So let’s talk about it…
Hashish use in Islam dates all the way back to the 8th century because under Koranic law, alcohol is expressly prohibited.
But even though you can’t get your drink on, there’s not much said about our favorite resinous plant: cannabis.
So while there’s still a lot of theological debate on this topic, the fact is that historically, hashish use was accepted in Islam while alcohol was not.
Either way, the cultural impact of hashish was felt in a marginalized sect known as the Sufis. They believed that consuming hashish was not just recreational, or even medicinal, but an act of worship. 🙏
Now, the way they consumed hashish back then was a little bit different than today.
Back then, they would handle the plant, leaving them with resinous hands. And they would rub their resin-covered hands together until they created little balls known as charas—which they then smoked.
Now, their intent was what was most important here. Their intent was to spiritually uplift.
In order to honor the Sufis and others who consume cannabis as a spiritual tool, we must learn the practice of intention setting.
Intention setting is very important because when you consume, you are magnifying what you’re already feeling.
But if you’re smoking mindlessly, it’s just not going to benefit you.
This is why it’s important to pause and clarify your intentions before you consume cannabis.
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