The example of Paradise; that the righteous have been promised with rivers of pure water, rivers of milk whose taste does not change, rivers of intoxicants that are delicious for the drinkers, and rivers of strained honey. For them in it are all kinds of fruits, and forgiveness from their Lord. Compare it to that of those who abide in the fire, and are given to drink boiling water that cuts up their intestines.
Translation endnotes
[47:15] The only verse that uses intoxicants (KHAMR) in a positive context is 47:15, and interestingly it is about paradise, that is, the hereafter. A quick reflection on the reason for prohibition of intoxicants will explain the apparent contradiction. The harm of intoxicants, such as drunk driving, domestic violence or alcoholism, is not an issue in the other universe, where the laws and rules are different. In other words, a person who is rewarded by eternal paradise will not hurt himself, herself, or anyone else by getting intoxicated. See 52:23; 76:21. Also see 7:43; 15:47; 21:102; 41:31; 43:71; 2:112; 5:69.