What constitutes intoxication (sukr) that invokes legal consequences such as invalidating prayer and criminal punishment?

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Intoxication that invalidates prayer and invokes legal consequences is defined as the state where the drinker mixes up their speech compared to their sober state, is changed from their state of sobriety, and their intellect is overcome to the point where they cannot distinguish between their garment and another's, or their sandal and another's. This view is held by Al-Shafi'i, Abu Yusuf, Muhammad, and Abu Thur. The evidence lies in the Quranic verse: "O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying" (Quran 4:43). This verse implies that intoxication is defined by the inability to comprehend speech. Furthermore, narrations concerning intoxicated companions who recognized the Prophet (peace be upon him) and made excuses, and the incident involving Hamzah who recognized the context of the song despite his intoxication, support this definition, as they indicate awareness beyond mere basic recognition.