“Islam prohibits the use of recreational marijuana.”

Because of the combined narcotic, psychoactive, intoxicating, euphoric, and harmful effects of marijuana, Shari'a classified cannabis as an intoxicant, non-Halal, and cannot be consumed in any forms.… Scientifically it has been proven, ethanol in the wine is responsible for the intoxication.12Therefore, by the use of analogy, the consumption of any alcoholic (ethanolic) beverages or anything that intoxicates the mind, such as narcotics, is non-Halal. Marijuana, cannabis, hashish, and hemp are well-known names of plants and derivatives that belong to the genus Cannabis. In the Shari'a, cannabis is categorized under substances that are referred to as narcotics. Because of the combined narcotic, psychoactive, intoxicating, euphoric, and harmful effects of marijuana, Shari'a classified cannabis as an intoxicant, non-Halal, and cannot be consumed in any forms.13 ## Narcotic as a Drug In medicine, a narcotic is a drug that induces narcosis-like symptoms such as stupor, insensibility, drowsiness, and pain relief.14In the Islamic “Figh” not all narcotic is necessarily forbidden especially if its primary effect is analgesia. …

Islam prohibits the use of marijuana as a recreational drug because it causes a loss of consciousness and senses and affects the normal functioning of the central nervous system.Conclusion and Recommendation This study critically reviews marijuana consumption from a sharia perspective. The study found that marijuana has been used for centuries to make food, clothes, shoes, papers, and psychoactive substances, among others. Islam prohibits the use of marijuana as a recreational drug because it causes a loss of consciousness and senses and affects the normal functioning of the central nervous system. On the other hand, Muslim jurists disagreed on using marijuana medicinally, but the most correct statement is that it is permitted to use marijuana for therapeutic purposes if there is no other option, which coincides with the legal maxim “Necessity renders prohibited things permissible.” Furthermore, the commercial and industrial products made from marijuana are pure, as stated by Al-Damiati Al-Shafi’i in Al-Talibeen: “Hashish and opium, among others, are all pure because they are solid.” …

This medicalised debate on cannabis certainly benefited from the lack of explicit prohibition in the Islamic primary sources. While the prohibition of wine is an agreed matter based on the explicit Koranic forbiddance, references to hashish, cannabis and other hemp derivatives are absent from the sacred text. This void opens up the possibility of interpretation among legal scholars with results that are not always unanimous, as this article discusses.Therefore, in the medical practice of Muslim societies, especially in Iran, cannabis has historically been used as analgesic, appetite inductor, euphoric and sexual inhibitor (although prolonged use was known to diminish sexual impulse) (Peters & Nahas, 1999). This secular knowledge about the use and abuses of cannabis was equally enriched by the debate about its legal status among Muslim religious scholars. This medicalised debate on cannabis certainly benefited from the lack of explicit prohibition in the Islamic primary sources. While the prohibition of wine is an agreed matter based on the explicit Koranic forbiddance, references to hashish, cannabis and other hemp derivatives are absent from the sacred text. This void opens up the possibility of interpretation among legal scholars with results that are not always unanimous, as this article discusses. Scholars have struggled to find early accounts on cannabis and hashish at the time of the Prophet Muhammad (571–632). There are several accounts (hadith) among theologians, but none of them is considered accountable or having a strong transmission line (silsilah). One reports the Prophet saying, ‘There will come a day when people will consume a substance called banj [bang]. I avoid them and they avoid me’ (Tabarsi, 1988). …

Furthermore, the Prophet Muhammad said, “Every intoxicant is [like] wine [khamr] and every intoxicant is forbidden.” [An-Nasā’ī, Kitāb al-Ashribah] Therefore, any use of Marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam.… CBD, on the other hand, does not cause such an effect. The prohibition of alcohol beverages is well-known in Islam. Muslim scholars throughout history have explained that wine was prohibited due to its intoxicating effects [iskār] and that any other substance which results in the same must have the same ruling. [See Zahr ul-ʿArīsh fī Taḥrīm al-Ḥashīsh 95, Zād al-Maʿād 4:240, Kitāb at-Tathrīb fī Sharḥ at-Taqrīb 8:16] Furthermore, the Prophet Muhammad said, “Every intoxicant is [like] wine [khamr] and every intoxicant is forbidden.” [An-Nasā’ī, Kitāb al-Ashribah] Therefore, any use of Marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam. Some contemporary research argues that Cannabis, with varying concentrations of THC and CBD, may be an effective treatment for certain diseases such as relieving nausea [for chemotherapy patients], increasing appetite [for HIV/AIDS patients], and reducing pain [for neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases like arthritis]. Some preparations of the Cannabis plant contain a high amount of CBD and a low amount of THC. …

Ultimately, the ruling on marijuana use varies between forbidden (haram) and permissible (halal), depending on the intent behind its use.… **Findings**: The research highlights the differences between hemp and Cannabis sativa, both types of marijuana plants, distinguished by their varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC, while Marijuana can have THC levels up to 28%. Marijuana is primarily used for recreational purposes, whereas hemp has numerous industrial applications such as textiles, rope, paint, clothing, shoes, paper, bioplastics, insulation, lotions, and more. Ultimately, the ruling on marijuana use varies between forbidden (haram) and permissible (halal), depending on the intent behind its use. This is consistent with the Islamic legal principle that the determining factors influence the law. **Originality**: The study's findings will assist policymakers in effectively managing hemp, creating job opportunities, and significantly increasing tax revenue while implementing measures to prevent and control its use. …

Marijuana is an intoxicating substance and what it is and what it causes is well-known and well-established, thus it is undoubtedly Khamr and is subject to the same rulings as Khamr in this world and the Hereafter.## Summary of answer Marijuana is an intoxicating substance and what it is and what it causes is well-known and well-established, thus it is undoubtedly Khamr and is subject to the same rulings as Khamr in this world and the Hereafter. Answer

Arabicثالثا: تناوله للحشيشة فهذا من الكبائر وفاعله فاسق، قال شيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية في الفتاوى: هذه الحشيشة الصلبة حرام سواء سكر منها أو لم يسكر. والسكر منها حرام باتفاق المسلمين.ثانيا: إن كان راتبه كبيرا ويبخل عليكم به، ولا يعطيكم ما يكفيكم، فهذا من الظلم والعدوان، فقد قال رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وسلم –: كفى بالمرء إثما أن يضيع من يقوت رواه أحمد وأبو داود وغيرهما وحسنه الألباني. ثالثا: تناوله للحشيشة فهذا من الكبائر وفاعله فاسق، قال شيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية في الفتاوى: هذه الحشيشة الصلبة حرام سواء سكر منها أو لم يسكر. والسكر منها حرام باتفاق المسلمين. وقال البهوتي رحمه الله في كشاف القناع: ولا يباح أكل الحشيشة المسكرة.

There is no doubt that taking drugs is haram, including hashish, opium, cocaine, morphine, and so on.… My question is –is it really khamr (an intoxicant)? If a person drinks khamr, will his prayer not be accepted for forty days? In that case, how valid is the fasting of one who smokes hashish during Ramadan? ad Punishment and Judicial Sentences Related topic ## Summary of answer: No wise person would doubt that drugs are haram, because of the textual evidence that points to their prohibition, and because of the extensive harm that they cause. ## Answer Praise be to Allah. ### Are drugs haram? There is no doubt that taking drugs is haram, including hashish, opium, cocaine, morphine, and so on. ### Why are drugs haram? Drugs are haram for many reasons, including the following: * Drugs dull the senses and befog the mind, and whatever does that is haram. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Every intoxicant is khamr, and every intoxicant is haram. Whoever drinks khamr in this world and dies persisting in that and without having repented, will not drink it in the Hereafter.” (Narrated by Muslim, 2003) …

It is clear that marijuana due to its mind-altering effects is an intoxicant and is impermissible, even if used in small amounts. … Thus, the smoking or consumption of any sort of the common and readily available forms of marijuana, synthetic, imitation cannabis is prohibited due to it being an intoxicant.The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited.(Abu Dawood) It is clear that marijuana due to its mind-altering effects is an intoxicant and is impermissible, even if used in small amounts. There is overwhelming scientific evidence that marijuana intoxicates and even the physical effects that can be seen in the behaviour of a person who has smoked marijuana leaves no doubt of the intoxicating effects of this drug. Furthermore, Shari’ah prohibits harming oneself. Allah Ta’ala says in the Quraan, … ‘And do not throw yourself into destruction.’ (Surah al-Baqarah –: 195) Therefore the prohibition of cannabis/marijuana is clear according to the rulings of Shari’ah. Thus, the smoking or consumption of any sort of the common and readily available forms of marijuana, synthetic, imitation cannabis is prohibited due to it being an intoxicant. The ruling of prohibition will remain even if marijuana becomes legal in a country. With regards to the medical use of Marijuana, one must firstly resort to the use of Halaal alternative medications. Also it is highly unlikely a reliable doctor will prescribe such forms of medications in a country where marijuana is illegal. …

The use of Marijuana for recreational purposes is unlawful.Note: The extent of permissibility to use such cannabis products i.e. oils, seeds etc. for consumption or application purposes is that it must not lead to intoxication. The use of Marijuana for recreational purposes is unlawful. Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

In principle, the use of cannabis is haraam as it is a form of intoxicant [1]. The prohibition applies when used for recreational purposes as well as medical purposes.As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullaahi wa-barakaatuh. In principle, the use of cannabis is haraam as it is a form of intoxicant [1]. The prohibition applies when used for recreational purposes as well as medical purposes. Rasulullaah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, كل مسكر حرام [2]

Weed of all types is haram, whether it is marijuana or any other type.## Summary of answer Weed of all types is haram, whether it is marijuana or any other type. The remedy for stress and anxiety is not in smoking hashih or any other haram thing. For more, please see the detailed answer. Answer

Marijuana is an intoxicating substance; it is derived from the cannabis plant (Cannabis indica), which is a plant that has an intoxicating effect. Based on that, the ruling on it is that it is haraam (prohibited), as has previously been stated in detail and with evidence in fatwa no. 176545Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah: Marijuana is an intoxicating substance; it is derived from the cannabis plant (Cannabis indica), which is a plant that has an intoxicating effect. Based on that, the ruling on it is that it is haraam (prohibited), as has previously been stated in detail and with evidence in fatwa no. 176545 With regard to mescaline, it is a substance derived from a type of cactus that is known in north-eastern Mexico as peyote. It is an intoxicating compound which causes hallucinations and colourful visions.

The use of Marijuana for recreational purposes is unlawful.Note: The extent of permissibility to use cannabis products i.e. oils, seeds etc. for consumption or application purposes is that it must not lead to intoxication. The use of Marijuana for recreational purposes is unlawful. And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Arabicوالحشيش من المخدرات المحرمة باتفاق العلماء، كما سبق بيانه في الفتوى: 145981. … والأصل في تناول المارجوانا -أو غيره من المخدرات- للعلاج، الحرمة، وإنما يرخّص فيه للعلاج، إذا لم يوجد له بديل مباح، أو علاج أقلّ مفسدة من المخدرات، وكان وصف العلاج بالمخدرات له من قِبَل طبيب مسلم ثقة، وليس بمجرد اجتهاد المريض، وهواه، ورغبته.والمارجوانا له أسماء عديدة مختصرة مثل الحشيش، والبوت، والحلب. وتحتوي المارجوانا على أكثر من 400 مادة كيميائية، وحينما يتم تدخينها ينتج عنها حوالي 2000 مادة كيميائية تدخل الجسم من خلال الرئتين، وهذه المواد الكيمائية لها العديد من الآثار الفورية قصيرة الأمد. هذا بالإضافة إلى أن الاستخدام المنتظم لها يرتبط بالعديد من الآثار طويلة الأمد. اهـ. والحشيش من المخدرات المحرمة باتفاق العلماء، كما سبق بيانه في الفتوى: 145981. والأصل في تناول المارجوانا -أو غيره من المخدرات- للعلاج، الحرمة، وإنما يرخّص فيه للعلاج، إذا لم يوجد له بديل مباح، أو علاج أقلّ مفسدة من المخدرات، وكان وصف العلاج بالمخدرات له من قِبَل طبيب مسلم ثقة، وليس بمجرد اجتهاد المريض، وهواه، ورغبته. جاء في الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية: أما بالنسبة للاحتقان بالمحرم، فقد منعه العلماء من غير ضرورة؛ لعموم النهي عن المحرم.

Arabicفَصْلٌ وَأَمَّا " nindex.php?page=treesubj&link=23300الْحَشِيشَةُ " الْمَلْعُونَةُ الْمُسْكِرَةُ   : فَهِيَ بِمَنْزِلَةِ غَيْرِهَا مِنْ الْمُسْكِرَاتِ وَالْمُسْكِرُ مِنْهَا حَرَامٌ بِاتِّفَاقِ الْعُلَمَاءِ ; بَلْ كُلُّ مَا يُزِيلُ الْعَقْلَ فَإِنَّهُ يَحْرُمُ أَكْلُهُ وَلَوْ لَمْ يَكُنْ مُسْكِرًا… ولو أن الطبيب حمى المريض عن شيء لما فيه من الضرر وأباحه له لخرج عن قانون الطب . والشرع طب القلوب والأنبياء أطباء القلوب والأديان ولا بد إذا أحل الشرع شيئا منه أن يخص هذا بما يفرق به بينه وبين هذا حتى يكون [ فيه ] معنى خاص بما حرمه دون ما أحله . والله أعلم . قَالَ شَيْخُ الْإِسْلَامِ أَحْمَد بْنُ عَبْدِ الْحَلِيمِ بْنِ تيمية فَصْلٌ وَأَمَّا " nindex.php?page=treesubj&link=23300الْحَشِيشَةُ " الْمَلْعُونَةُ الْمُسْكِرَةُ   : فَهِيَ بِمَنْزِلَةِ غَيْرِهَا مِنْ الْمُسْكِرَاتِ وَالْمُسْكِرُ مِنْهَا حَرَامٌ بِاتِّفَاقِ الْعُلَمَاءِ ; بَلْ كُلُّ مَا يُزِيلُ الْعَقْلَ فَإِنَّهُ يَحْرُمُ أَكْلُهُ وَلَوْ لَمْ يَكُنْ مُسْكِرًا : كَالْبَنْجِ فَإِنَّ الْمُسْكِرَ يَجِبُ فِيهِ الْحَدُّ وَغَيْرَ الْمُسْكِرِ يَجِبُ فِيهِ التَّعْزِيرُ . وَأَمَّا nindex.php?page=treesubj&link=23300قَلِيلُ " الْحَشِيشَةِ الْمُسْكِرَةِ   " فَحَرَامٌ عِنْدَ جَمَاهِيرِ الْعُلَمَاءِ كَسَائِرِ الْقَلِيلِ مِنْ الْمُسْكِرَاتِ وَقَوْلُ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ { nindex.php?page=hadith&LINKID=50124كُلُّ مُسْكِرٍ خَمْرٌ وَكُلُّ خَمْرٍ حَرَامٌ } يَتَنَاوَلُ مَا يُسْكِرُ . …

Solid intoxicants, like marijuana and opium, are also of two types: 1. Solid intoxicants that are taken (1) in sufficient quantity to cause intoxication, (2) in quantity leading to significant harm without intoxication, or (3) purely for recreational (al-lahw) purposes as the sinful (al-fussāq) are prone to do are impermissible.… A ḥadd punishment may be given in an Islamic court system. Impermissibility cannot be removed except by an extreme need, like a threat to life or limb. 2. Liquid intoxicants from other sources, both natural and synthetic, are permissible with three conditions:[14] 3. The amount consumed does not intoxicate. 4. The purpose of consumption is lawful, e.g., as a medicine. 5. Consumption may not lead to sinful actions or resemble the activities of the sinful (al-fussāq). Solid intoxicants, like marijuana and opium, are also of two types: 1. Solid intoxicants that are taken (1) in sufficient quantity to cause intoxication, (2) in quantity leading to significant harm without intoxication, or (3) purely for recreational (al-lahw) purposes as the sinful (al-fussāq) are prone to do are impermissible. A judge- or ruler-appointed punishment (al-ta`zīr) may be given in an Islamic court. 2. Solid intoxicants for a medicinal purpose are permissible if a viable or equally efficacious ḥalāl alternative is not available, benefit is likely, and intoxication or greater harm are not expected. If intoxication is expected, then the medication is permitted when there is a threat to life or limb (ḍarūrah). …

No Muslim can use cannabis unless he is forced to consume it for medical reasons – under the strict prescription of a trained medical practitioner.In this fatwa: No Muslim can use cannabis unless he is forced to consume it for medical reasons – under the strict prescription of a trained medical practitioner. In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:

Whilst rulings concerning cannabis are not mentioned directly in the Quran, its non-permissibility can be deduced on two grounds, namely their intoxicant nature and medically proven adverse effects. … The non-permissibility of cannabis is evident due to its intoxicating and harmful nature. However, in cases where cannabis-based products are used for medical reason, it is permissible to take it as long as it is certified by and taken under the supervision of a qualified physician.Whilst rulings concerning cannabis are not mentioned directly in the Quran, its non-permissibility can be deduced on two grounds, namely their intoxicant nature and medically proven adverse effects. 1. The intoxicating nature of cannabis is well established. According to the WHO, it is psychoactive drug which interferes with the brain. Smoking even a small amount can impair the ability to carry out many types of operative tasks, including operating complex machinery for up to 24 hours.4 The impermissibility of intoxicants can be deduced from the Quranic verses prohibiting wine. … “Do not cause harm…”11 The non-permissibility of cannabis is evident due to its intoxicating and harmful nature. However, in cases where cannabis-based products are used for medical reason, it is permissible to take it as long as it is certified by and taken under the supervision of a qualified physician. The importance of protection of life (which includes quality of life), insofar Sharia rulings are concerned, outweighs the calculated risk of the consumption of cannabis-based products.13 [2] https://www.unodc.org/unodc/frontpage/2022/June/unodc-world-drug-report-2022-highlights-trends-oncannabis-post-legalization--environmental-impacts-of-illicit-drugs--and-drug-use-among-women-andyouth.html See https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2022.html

Any use of marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam. … The Fiqh Council of North America warns Muslims from investing in the Marijuana industry since the overwhelming majority of its business is for recreational purposes.In this fatwa: - Any use of marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam. - If tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which are products of the Cannabis plant, do not intoxicate a user when consumed in large amounts, then they are permissible to use in Islam for medical purposes only. --- … The Fiqh Council of North America adopts a similar position, but cautions that these conditions must strictly be observed, since it is common for people to claim flimsy excuses such as minor aches and pains as an excuse to use marijuana in order to get “intoxicated”. The Fiqh Council of North America warns Muslims from investing in the Marijuana industry since the overwhelming majority of its business is for recreational purposes. The Council also encourages that more research be done on the medical benefits of Marijuana to determine whether there is any other substitute for psychoactive preparations of the product in treating illnesses. Almighty Allah knows best.

Therefore, any use of Marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam.“Every intoxicant is [like] wine [khamr] and every intoxicant is forbidden.” [An-Nasā’ī, Kitāb al-Ashribah] Therefore, any use of Marijuana which can make a user “intoxicated” is forbidden in Islam. Some contemporary research argues that Cannabis, with varying concentrations of THC and CBD, may be an effective treatment for certain diseases such as relieving nausea [for chemotherapy patients], increasing appetite [for HIV/AIDS patients], and reducing pain [for neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases like arthritis]. Some preparations of the Cannabis plant contain a high amount of CBD and a low amount of THC. …

Arabicفالماريجوانا هي أحد أنواع المخدرات المستخرجة من القنب الهندي، ولها أسماء تختلف باختلاف البلاد، كالحشيش والبانجو والكيف وغير ذلك، والتداوي بالمخدرات محرم، إلا إذا دعت إليه الضرورة أو الحاجة المنزلة منزلتهاالحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، وعلى آله وصحبه، أما بعد: فالماريجوانا هي أحد أنواع المخدرات المستخرجة من القنب الهندي، ولها أسماء تختلف باختلاف البلاد، كالحشيش والبانجو والكيف وغير ذلك، والتداوي بالمخدرات محرم، إلا إذا دعت إليه الضرورة أو الحاجة المنزلة منزلتها، كما سبق بيانه في الفتويين رقم: 1994، ورقم: 37133. والحكم بوجود الضرورة أو الحاجة لا يمكن إلا إذا لم يوجد غير هذا الدواء المحرم، يقوم مقامه، وهذا يحتاج إلى خبر طبيب مسلم ثقة، وراجع لمزيد الفائدة الفتاوى التالية أرقامها: 142879، 175731، 28553.

The overwhelming consensus among Islamic scholars is that recreational cannabis use is haram (prohibited).## Is Recreational Cannabis Haram? Yes. The overwhelming consensus among Islamic scholars is that recreational cannabis use is haram (prohibited). 1 ### Why?

In 2018, they resolved that, while the use of intoxicating substances is proscribed by Islamic law, medical cannabis was permissible for Muslims to use with the following stipulations… Given this renewed interest, the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), a deliberative body comprised of Islamic jurists and medical consultants, examined the medical as well as religious evidence surrounding medical cannabis in order to furnish Muslim Americans with religious guidance. In 2018, they resolved that, while the use of intoxicating substances is proscribed by Islamic law, medical cannabis was permissible for Muslims to use with the following stipulations: Non-psychoactive preparations of cannabis are permitted to treat illnesses for which therapeutic effects of cannabis are certain, and psychoactive preparations are contingently permissible in cases of dire necessity. In this paper we first discuss the deliberative process and ethico-legal rationale brought to bear in furnishing the ruling, and then proceed to critically examine its conceptual gaps, practical limitations, and future implications. …

“Q[uestion]1392: What is the ruling in the matter of using narcotics, such as hashish, opium, heroin, morphine, and marijuana, be it by way of eating, drinking, smoking, injecting or applying them anally? And what is the view on selling, buying, and dealing in them in general, i.e., carrying, transporting, storing, or smuggling? A[nswer]: It is haram [religiously forbidden] to use narcotics in any way because it results in considerable adverse effects in terms of personal health and social cost. By the same token, it is haram to deal in narcotics in any way, i.e., carrying, transporting, storing, selling, buying, etc.”… These authorities review the verses of the Quran, the prophetic traditions and Islamic principles in order to derive religious rulings. Various schools of thought within Islam agree on some fundamental principles. Sayyid Ali Khamenei, a religious authority and the current head of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was asked a question about the use of drugs, including marijuana. The following is quoted from his book Practical Laws of Islam: “Q[uestion]1392: What is the ruling in the matter of using narcotics, such as hashish, opium, heroin, morphine, and marijuana, be it by way of eating, drinking, smoking, injecting or applying them anally? And what is the view on selling, buying, and dealing in them in general, i.e., carrying, transporting, storing, or smuggling? A[nswer]: It is haram [religiously forbidden] to use narcotics in any way because it results in considerable adverse effects in terms of personal health and social cost. By the same token, it is haram to deal in narcotics in any way, i.e., carrying, transporting, storing, selling, buying, etc.” Sayyid Ali Sistani, another popular religious authority currently residing in Iraq who oversees the Islamic Seminary in Najaf, was asked about hashish. Hashish is a drug which is derived from the same plant as marijuana. Marijuana is derived from the dried flowering tops of the cannabis plant while hashish is made from the resin and is more potent. They are both classified as cannabis. On his website he is asked about the Islamic ruling of the consumption of hashish. …