Cannabis in Iraq

Cannabis in Iraq is illegal. Even with the smallest amounts can lead from 3 to 15 years in prison.^[1]

History[]

Cannabis was allegedly introduced to Iraq in 1230 CE, during the reign of Caliph Al-Mustansir Bi'llah, by the entourage of Bahraini rulers visiting Iraq.^[2] Although it was likely known to the people of Mesopotamia during the late Bronze Age.

References[]

^ "Cannabis in Iraq – Laws, Use, Attitudes, and Other Info". Sensi Seeds. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
^ Franz Rosenthal (1971). زهر العريش في احكام الحشيش: Haschish Versus Medieval Muslim Society. Brill Archive. pp. 53–. GGKEY:PXU3DXJBE76.

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[1] "Cannabis in Iraq – Laws, Use, Attitudes, and Other Info". Sensi Seeds. Retrieved 2020-12-02.

[Rosenthal1971-2] Franz Rosenthal (1971). زهر العريش في احكام الحشيش: Haschish Versus Medieval Muslim Society. Brill Archive. pp. 53–. GGKEY:PXU3DXJBE76.

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