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Some colour names, such as claret and burgundy, are named after the colour of wines. Is it permissible to use these names, or is it better to use non-alcohol related synonyms?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We should not promote using the names or Colors of wines. Wine is type of evil ) رِجسٌ مِن عَمَلِ الشيطان فاجتنبوه (Sura Al-Ma'idah, verse 90)

which should never be promoted by Muslims.

Hadeeth says: When a person dislikes something, he will dislike mentioning it and will dislike it's being mentioned in front of him.

Some people mention the letter W saying: W for wine or whiskey. This is wrong because it promotes an evil. We can say in stead: W for water or W for west or W for wing, etc.

Wassalam.
I am building a website where users can review products and these may sometimes include products such as pork and alcohol. Will it be sinful for me if someone reviews such products or businesses on our website?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not permissible for us as Muslims to promote any unlawful (Haraam) item e.g. alcohol, pork, etc.

You should keep your website clean from unlawful items.

'Wassalam.
Are we allowed to pray for forgiveness of those deceased Muslims who used to drink alcohol?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, we are not only allowed but also been encouraged to pray for the forgiveness of every Muslim sinner whether alive or deceased.

Wassalam.
Last night I went to a licensed restaurant with friends where we drank only non-alcoholic drinks. I would like to go again to help my mental health. Is it allowed to visit these places where some people may drink alcohol, even though I do not?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not allowed to sit on a table having alcohol, but if you sit on a table which has no alcohol on it, it is allowed provided that you sitting in such place will not encourage others to be customers and drink alcohol.

Wassalam.