“Islam prohibits smoking.”

Hence, according to the guidelines on the Islamic legal maxim which we mentioned, it is clear that smoking is haram, and the maxim mentioned is absolutely incorrect to be made as an argument of its permissibility.The original rule for something harmful is prohibited (haram) Hence, according to the guidelines on the Islamic legal maxim which we mentioned, it is clear that smoking is haram, and the maxim mentioned is absolutely incorrect to be made as an argument of its permissibility. May Allah SWT give us correct understanding in religion. Ameen. [1] Refer Al-Asybaah wal-Nazhair, Al-Suyuthi (1/133).

It was medically proved that all forms of smoking are harmful to the body and health; consequently, they are prohibited.… Allah the Almighty says: And do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction. [Qur`an 2: 195] It was reported that our Master, the Prophet [pbuh] said: "Do not cause harm and do not reciprocate harm" [reported by Ahmed in his Musnad; Ibn Majah through ibn 'Abbas [may Allah be pleased with them]; Malik in his Muwatta` through Yahia al-Mazniy [may Allah be pleased with them] and Ibn Majah through 'Ibadah al-Samit. It was medically proved that all forms of smoking are harmful to the body and health; consequently, they are prohibited. Allah the Almighty knows best. ## Contact Us

For this reason it is our opinion that smoking is a bad habit and is religiously forbidden, and we ask God to turn towards those who have been afflicted with it.… For this reason it is our opinion that smoking is a bad habit and is religiously forbidden, and we ask God to turn towards those who have been afflicted with it. And God is Most High and Knows best. ## Contact Us

Arabicلذا نرى أن التدخين عادة سيئة محرمة شرعًا، نسأل الله أن يتوب على من ابتلي بها.… وبناءً عليه: يُعلم أن الشرع حرَّم الضرر البالغ، والتدخين يصيب الإنسان بالضرر البالغ كما أقر بذلك الأطباء، ويحرم الشرع كل مادة مفترة، والتبغ وكل النبات الذي يدخن يفتر أعصاب الإنسان، وحرَّم الشرع الشريف إضاعة المال، وهي الإنفاق فيما لا فائدة له، بل فيما فيه ضرر؛ فقد صح عن النبي صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم أنه قال: «إِنَّ اللهَ كَرِهَ لَكُمْ قِيلَ وَقَالَ، وَإِضَاعَةَ الْمَالِ، وَكَثْرَةَ السُّؤَالِ» (4) ؛ لذا نرى أن التدخين عادة سيئة محرمة شرعًا، نسأل الله أن يتوب على من ابتلي بها. والله سبحانه وتعالى وأعلم. ------------------------------- (1) راجع: "المعجم الوسيط" (1/ 83-551، ط. دار الدعوة). (2) أخرجه أحمد في "مسنده" (5/ 326)، وابن ماجه في "سننه" (2/ 784)، والبيهقي في "الكبرى" (6/ 156). (3) أخرجه أحمد في "المسند" (6/ 309)، وأبو داود في "سننه" (3/ 329)، والبيهقي في "الكبرى" (8/ 296). (4) أخرجه أحمد في "المسند" (2/ 327)، والبخاري في "صحيحه" (2/ 537)، ومسلم في "صحيحه" (3/ 1340).

Fatwa Committee agrees that smoking is prohibited because the harm on the smoker and the people around him is clear and definite.Answer Fatwa Committee agrees that smoking is prohibited because the harm on the smoker and the people around him is clear and definite. The Fatwa published in 1993 concluded that generally smoking is discouraged (makruh). In deliberating the ruling on smoking, the principle of rejecting harm is observed. There is also a gradual and incremental approach in the fatwa positions (described as al-tadarruj fi al tatbiq al-Hukm), as the fatwa on smoking changed from makruh to being forbidden. In the period between the two fatwas, the content of cigarettes did not change. …

The absence of a şarih source on cigarette law in the sources of Islamic teachings (Al-Qur'an and Sunnah) makes cigarette law a debate (ikhtilaf) among fiqh scholars. … There are three legal provisions for cigarettes, namely mubah, haram, and makruh, each of which has its own reasons, both based on analogy (qiyas) with the naqli argument (dalil naqly) and based on consideration of the socio-cultural logic underlying it.… The entry of tobacco in the Arabian peninsula around the XI century Hijriyah shows that the emergence of tobacco or cigarettes legal occurred long after the Tashri ' era during the Umayyad dynasty, where Islamic law was discussed and codified according to the Islamic school of law (madhab) (Surjaman, 1991: vi-vii) . It also shows that the law regarding tobacco products has not been explicitly discussed (şarih) in the main sources of Islamic law (Al-Qur'an and Sunnah). The absence of a şarih source on cigarette law in the sources of Islamic teachings (Al-Qur'an and Sunnah) makes cigarette law a debate (ikhtilaf) among fiqh scholars. There are three legal provisions for cigarettes, namely mubah, haram, and makruh, each of which has its own reasons, both based on analogy (qiyas) with the naqli argument (dalil naqly) and based on consideration of the socio-cultural logic underlying it. For scholars who set unclean laws against cigarettes, there are four underlying reasons. First, health reasons are based on authoritative recommendations from medical experts. If indeed, the medical authorities say that smoking endangers the health, then the law of cigarettes is haram (Jampes, 2013: 09) .

as there is no religious text that forbids it, and as it does not intoxicate, the scholars have disagreed over the religious stand on smoking whether it is forbidden, disliked, or allowed in accordance to their understanding of what harm it may cause the smoker. … Consequently, the Iftaa’ Board thinks that smoking is a general calamity. Thus, the Board sees that smoking is forbidden to whoever is ascertain that it causes serious damage, or whose cure is delayed because of this bad habit.Answer: All of success is due to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds The Board of Iftaa’ sees that tobacco and all its kinds were not known in the time of the prophet and his companions - may Allah Be Pleased with them - nor in the time of the scholars of the main doctrines. Tobacco came to be known in the eleventh Hijri/Islamic century, and as there is no religious text that forbids it, and as it does not intoxicate, the scholars have disagreed over the religious stand on smoking whether it is forbidden, disliked, or allowed in accordance to their understanding of what harm it may cause the smoker. Studies have proved much harm caused by smoking to health, environment, society and economy. Cigarettes contain poisonous nicotine, and the ratio of smokers who suffer from cancer is very high. Its harm extends to the nonsmokers who happen to be present in places where people smoke as they actually inhale the smoke with air, it penetrates their bodies, and they get affected directly by its hateful smell. … Verily, He likes not those who waste by extravagance.” [Al-An'aam/141]. In addition, Allah The Almighty Says (What means): “Verily the spendthrifts are brothers of the devils” [Al-Israa'/27]. In Jordan, as sources reveal, the yearly waste expenditures that result from smoking exceed one billion and five million Jordanian dinars. Consequently, the Iftaa’ Board thinks that smoking is a general calamity. Thus, the Board sees that smoking is forbidden to whoever is ascertain that it causes serious damage, or whose cure is delayed because of this bad habit. In this regard, Allah, The Most Exalted, Said (What means): “And do not kill (or destroy) yourselves (nor kill one another). Surely, Allah is Most Merciful to you!” [Al-Israa'/29]. Smoking becomes surely forbidden for the one who spends all his money on cigarettes and deprives himself and his family of life necessities such as food, drinks, clothes, house rent, medicine or education. The prophet (PBUH) says: “It is enough sin for a person to thwart those whom he supports.” (1)

Regarding the issue of smoking, the Tarjih Council has revised the results of its ijtihad. This can be seen from the different results of ijtihad, where fatwa tarjih Number 30 of 2005 and tarjih fatwa Number 7 of 2007 decided that the smoking law is permitted or permissible (mubah). … However, a revision was made to the fatwa through fatwa tarjih Number 6 of 2010, which decided that smoking is unlawful or prohibited (haram).… This is to ensure that the results of the ijtihad can continue to provide benefits and be relevant to developments in time and place, especially for problems that do not have a text, either in the Al-Qur'an or as-Sunnah. 7 Therefore, the term legal change in socio-religious issues emerged according to the Tarjih and Tajdid Council of Muhammadiyah Central Leadership. Regarding the issue of smoking, the Tarjih Council has revised the results of its ijtihad. This can be seen from the different results of ijtihad, where fatwa tarjih Number 30 of 2005 and tarjih fatwa Number 7 of 2007 decided that the smoking law is permitted or permissible (mubah). 8 However, a revision was made to the fatwa through fatwa tarjih Number 6 of 2010, which decided that smoking is unlawful or prohibited (haram). 9 Several studies have been conducted on this issue, such as the Muhammadiyah fatwa on smoking for employees, criticism of the Muhammadiyah fatwa considered inappropriate, the cigarette fatwa with a maqasid sharia approach, and the economic impact of the cigarette fatwa. There has been no research that focuses on legal changes in the Tarjih fatwa from 2005 and 2007 to 2010 regarding smoking laws. …

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) does not even strictly prohibit smoking but considers it as makruh (a disliked act). … The smoking fatwa clearly states that smoking is haram (prohibited) for the main reason of health and there is no mention in the ruling that consuming cigarettes can incite sin and lead to hell.… In addition, the existence of the Muhammadiyah Tobacco Control Center (MTCC) also guards the hope that this research problem can be resolved. Muhammadiyah was selected as the research object because it has issued the fatwa regarding smoking, which was slightly different from the others. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) does not even strictly prohibit smoking but considers it as makruh (a disliked act). The MUI does claim smoking as haram but only under certain conditions. For example, it is prohibited for the underage, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, or in public places. The issuance of tobacco fatwa that prohibits smoking by The Fatwa and Islamic Research Council shall be considered as a bold step. While other social organizations (ormas) tend to be flexible in their opinion on this matter, The Fatwa and Islamic Research Council firmly decides their view. … Another possibility may be experienced by young people of that age range who mingle with the community and gather with middle-aged people in their surrounding who happen to smoke. These younger generation may imitate the custom of the elderly. Once someone tries to smoke and feels good about cigarette consumption, he will usually develop it as a habit. By taking a closer look, the fatwas issued by The Fatwa and Islamic Research Council are persuasive except for cigarettes and usury. The smoking fatwa clearly states that smoking is haram (prohibited) for the main reason of health and there is no mention in the ruling that consuming cigarettes can incite sin and lead to hell. Health is the prime reason of haram fatwa. The fatwa on smoking prohibition was also requested by health workers for the public at large. When the community decides to disobey it, the responsibility become their respective business because fatwas are not legally binding. However, when it becomes a decree, it must be followed by all Muhammadiyah members. The question of "Has the health promotion been implemented properly by The Fatwa and Islamic Research Council?" …

Smoking, in addition to being an offensive habit and a prohibited act that is hazardous to health, breaks the fast.#### Answer Smoking, in addition to being an offensive habit and a prohibited act that is hazardous to health, breaks the fast. A person who smokes while fasting is obliged to make up the fast since smoke reaches the chest through the nasal cavity, and therefore definitely reaches a body cavity. And God Almighty knows best.

THE Supreme Council of Darul Ifta of the Philippines in Cotabato City released an Islamic ruling or fatwa, declaring cigarette smoking "haram" or forbidden. … "The Supreme Council of Darul Ifta of the Philippines ruled unanimously that cultivating, selling, smoking tobacco or cigarette is deemed haram (forbidden)" stated the fatwa signed April 12 by Sheikh Omar Pasigan, Grand Mufti. … "Smoking cigarette is forbidden in the Sharia'h (Islamic Jurisprudence) because of its being filthy, containing numerous harmful chemicals.Jun 25, 2010, 9:21 am THE Supreme Council of Darul Ifta of the Philippines in Cotabato City released an Islamic ruling or fatwa, declaring cigarette smoking "haram" or forbidden. A copy of the "Fatwa on Smoking Cigarette," furnished to the City Press Office, states that Muslims should no longer allowed to manufacture, buy, sell, trade or promote tobacco since these actions represent "aiding someone in committing a sin." "The Supreme Council of Darul Ifta of the Philippines ruled unanimously that cultivating, selling, smoking tobacco or cigarette is deemed haram (forbidden)" stated the fatwa signed April 12 by Sheikh Omar Pasigan, Grand Mufti. "Smoking cigarette is forbidden in the Sharia'h (Islamic Jurisprudence) because of its being filthy, containing numerous harmful chemicals. Almighty Allah has permitted only good things for His servants such as foods, drinks, and other lawful ones," the fatwa said. The fatwa rules that "smoking cigarette in all its form does not belong to good things but rather a kind of filthy (doing). Almighty Allah said: 'Be not cast by your own hands to ruin.' Meaning: do not do something that causes your destruction and smoking is throwing a hand to destruction."

In light of these scientific facts, it is obvious that smoking is a very harmful activity, which is equivalent to slow suicide. Therefore it is haram, completely forbidden.For a long time, Muslims have ignored the issue of smoking, regarding it merely as makruh – a disliked activity. However, since the last five decades research has conclusively established that cigarettes contain some 4,000 different chemicals and 42 of those are carcinogens i.e. cause cancer. In light of these scientific facts, it is obvious that smoking is a very harmful activity, which is equivalent to slow suicide. Therefore it is haram, completely forbidden. Anyone who engages in this activity is disobeying the Divine Law and therefore incurs the Divine wrath. The aim of this fatwa is to encourage Muslims to give up smoking and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Though smoking or tobacco in general is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or hadith, contemporary scholars have condemned it as completely harmful, and have at times prohibited smoking outright (declared it haram) as a result of the severe health effects that it causes. … Arab Muslims tend to prohibit smoking [1] and, in South Asia, smoking tends to be considered lawful but discouraged. [2] … For many Muslims, the legal status of smoking has changed during recent years, and numerous fatwas, including from notable authorities such as Al-Azhar University in Cairo, now consider smoking haram (prohibited).Islamic views on smoking The Islamic views on smoking vary by region. Though smoking or tobacco in general is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or hadith, contemporary scholars have condemned it as completely harmful, and have at times prohibited smoking outright (declared it haram) as a result of the severe health effects that it causes. A tobacco fatwa is a fatwa (Islamic legal pronouncement) that prohibits the usage of tobacco by Muslims. Arab Muslims tend to prohibit smoking [1] and, in South Asia, smoking tends to be considered lawful but discouraged. [2] For many Muslims, the legal status of smoking has changed during recent years, and numerous fatwas, including from notable authorities such as Al-Azhar University in Cairo, now consider smoking haram (prohibited). The reasons cited in support of the reclassification of smoking as prohibited include Islamic law's general prohibition of all actions that result in harm. For example, the Quran says, "And spend of your substance in the cause of God, and make not your own hands contribute to your own destruction." [3] Additionally, jurists rely on the exhortations in the Quran not to waste money. …

Though smoking or tobacco in general is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or hadith, contemporary scholars have condemned it as completely harmful, and have at times prohibited smoking outright (declared it haram) as a result of the severe health effects that it causes. … Arab Muslims tend to prohibit smoking and, in South Asia, smoking tends to be considered lawful but discouraged.Islamic views on smoking The Islamic views on smoking vary by region. Though smoking or tobacco in general is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran or hadith, contemporary scholars have condemned it as completely harmful, and have at times prohibited smoking outright (declared it haram) as a result of the severe health effects that it causes. A tobacco fatwa is a fatwa(Islamic legal pronouncement) that prohibits the usage of tobacco by Muslims. Arab Muslims tend to prohibit smoking and, in South Asia, smoking tends to be considered lawful but discouraged. For many Muslims, the legal status of smoking has changed during recent years, and numerous fatwas, including from notable authorities such as Al-Azhar University in Cairo, now consider smoking haram(prohibited). The reasons cited in support of the reclassification of smoking as prohibited include Islamic law's general prohibition of all actions that result in harm. …

Classically, scholars did discuss the issue of smoking cigarettes and differed on its legal ruling: … — Some considered it unlawful, such as Imam Shurunbulali [Sharh Wahbaniyya, as cited by Ibn Abidin in Radd al-Muhtar]; … In light of the manifest harm of cigarettes — especially long-term — as well as their highly addictive nature and their impact on public health, at minimum they are disliked.Chewing tobacco is certainly detrimental to one’s health. One’s body is a trust (amana) granted by Allah Most High, and He has ordained that we safeguard our trusts. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Verily your body has a right over you.” [Sahih Bukhari] Yet smoking cigarettes is generally considered worse than chewing tobacco, as cigarettes contain hundreds of ingredients aside from nicotine, dozens of which are carcinogenic. Classically, scholars did discuss the issue of smoking cigarettes and differed on its legal ruling: — Some considered it unlawful, such as Imam Shurunbulali [Sharh Wahbaniyya, as cited by Ibn Abidin in Radd al-Muhtar]; — Some considered it disliked (makruh), such as Imam Laknawi, who said it could either be prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) or mildly disliked (makruh tanzihan), yet even if the latter is correct, prolonged usage would be blameworthy and sinful [Laknawi, Tarwih al-Janan bi Hukm Shurb al-Dukhan; Zajr Arbab al-Rayyan `an Shurb al-Dukhan]; … [Dr. Salah Abul Hajj, Al-Bayan fil Ayman wan Nudhur wal Hazr wal Ibaha] In light of the manifest harm of cigarettes — especially long-term — as well as their highly addictive nature and their impact on public health, at minimum they are disliked. And as Imam Laknawi states, prolonged usage would be blameworthy and sinful. One should take utmost care to not open the door to addiction, and if already addicted, one should diligently strive to break the habit. Chewing tobacco would take a similar ruling, although less severe than smoking cigarettes. Religious precaution (wara`) would certainly entail avoiding it.

It is haram (forbidden) to take up smoking if it could lead to serious health issues in the future, like severe damage to one’s organs. … So the answer to “Is smoking haram?” is that if one thinks there is a reasonable chance that it will cause such harm to one’s body, then yes, it is haram. … While the Quran does not explicitly mention smoking, its principles provide a framework for determining its permissibility.1. Considering the harmful health effects of smoking, what are the rules for different types of smokers according to Sharia law? It is haram (forbidden) to take up smoking if it could lead to serious health issues in the future, like severe damage to one’s organs. This is even if we are not necessarily confident that such harm will occur. Meanwhile, If someone is already addicted to smoking, they must quit if continuing is likely to cause serious harm, unless quitting poses a similar or greater risk, or is exceptionally difficult. 2. Is smoking haram in public? … - Causes nearly one in five deaths in America - Increases the risk of lung cancer by 25 times - Increases the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease by two to four times So the answer to “Is smoking haram?” is that if one thinks there is a reasonable chance that it will cause such harm to one’s body, then yes, it is haram. Self-harm contradicts the teachings of Islam, which emphasizes the preservation of health and life. Remember that God has said in the Quran, “And do not end your own lives. Indeed, God is to you ever Merciful” (Quran 4:29). Is Smoking Haram or Makrooh? Is There Any Flexibility? … Is Smoking Haram in the Quran? While the Quran does not explicitly mention smoking, its principles provide a framework for determining its permissibility. The prohibition of self-harm, as outlined in Quran 4:29, serves as a foundation for considering smoking as haram. ## Is Smoking Haram?

The evidences of the religion establish that the smoking of ciga rettes is prohibited, and that is due to both its khubth and the great harm it possesses, for Allah ( ) has not sanctioned any thing from food and drink except which is good and beneficial.of the one who does so publicly, while mentioning that this evil has become pre valent and has afflicted many people. So the answer is as follows: The evidences of the religion establish that the smoking of ciga rettes is prohibited, and that is due to both its khubth and the great harm it possesses, for Allah ( ) has not sanctioned any thing from food and drink except which is good and beneficial. And as for those things which cause detriment to one’s religion or their worldly life, or which change their normal state of mind, Allah, Exalted be He, has disallowed it. Allah ( ) is more merci ful to His servants than their own selves. He is the All-Wise and All-Knowing in His speech, actions, legislation, and ordainments, and He does not prohibit anything in vain. …

From these principles, the Ulama (Allah’s mercy be upon them) have come to the conclusion that smoking is Haraam.… In the beginning of the sixties, the death rate due to lung cancer increased compared to before. Smoking also yields other health hazards besides its general and specific economic harms. PROOF FOR THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING Smoking did not exist in the time of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), but our magnificent Deen has laid down general principles from which many laws are derived. From these principles, the Ulama (Allah’s mercy be upon them) have come to the conclusion that smoking is Haraam. An Aayaat of the Noble Qur’aan states, ‘And do not throw yourself into destruction with your own hands.’ (Baqarah 195). Smoking causes fatal sicknesses, for example, lung cancer, tuberculosis, etc.

Smoking tobacco is forbidden according to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, because it causes fatal harm and grave consequences… My question is the following: Knowing that both these tobaccos contain very minor traces of alcohol and that most of the alcohol vanishes, is it haram to consume these two types of tobaccos because they contain alcohol? Thank you. ### Answer All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Smoking tobacco is forbidden according to the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, because it causes fatal harm and grave consequences; Allaah says (what means): {*They ask you, [O Muhammad], what has been made lawful for them. Say, "Lawful for you are [all] good things."*} [Quran 5:4] Allaah also says (what means): {*O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allaah if it is [indeed] Him that you worship.*} [Quran 2:172] …

Dear believing brothers! Smoking is forbidden. There is no doubt whatsoever as to its prohibition among the jurists. … Therefore, the majority of jurists have declared smoking to be forbidden. … I urge smokers young, old, women and men to give up smoking because smoking is disobedience to Allah Almighty.… This habit has become prevalent amongst our youth, in so much so that it has become a custom to smoke to relieve oneself from anger or to appear elevated amongst a crowd. Smoking has become a form of amusement and folly for some, and many of our youth adopt this habit to conform to their friends and colleagues. Dear believing brothers! Smoking is forbidden. There is no doubt whatsoever as to its prohibition among the jurists. The rulings of the Shari‘a can only be proven by a clear text from the Noble Qur’an, or by the pure Prophetic practice (Sunna), through the prohibition (in this case) of al-Mustafa, upon him be the peace and blessings of Allah Almighty, or by the consensus (ijma) of the mujtahidin or by analogical reasoning (qiyas) based upon the … As such, the principle of wine being intoxicating is mentioned in a narration of the Prophet, upon him be the peace and blessings of Allah Almighty,. If we apply the principle in this case, the ruling is one of prohibition and the proof is from qiyas. Therefore, the majority of jurists have declared smoking to be forbidden. I am not referring to the Islamic council of jurisprudence in Jeddah which gathers a group of jurists from every country to agree on contemporary issues of the Muslims (this council agreed that smoking is forbidden).Rather, I refer you to the opinions of select jurists who clarified this ruling over one hundred years ago. … How can it be categorised as good? I do not think a drinker of wine would categorise it as good. The aspect of its prohibition is vast and without end; it would need lengthy lectures and lessons. I would only like this to be a brief insight into the evidences for the prohibition of smoking. I urge smokers young, old, women and men to give up smoking because smoking is disobedience to Allah Almighty. The fifth and final aspect is squandering and wasting money. We deduce this from the following narration of the Prophet, upon him be the peace and blessings of Allah Almighty, “Spend thrifts are the brothers of Satan.” The money of those who waste it is seized under the laws of jurisprudence and they are called fools. …

Islam forbids everything that is harmful, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There should be no harming or reciprocating harm.” … These are some of the reasons why smoking is haram.Perhaps you know that all nations of the world – Muslim and kafir alike – have now started to fight smoking, because they know that it is very harmful. Islam forbids everything that is harmful, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There should be no harming or reciprocating harm.” Undoubtedly there are foods and drinks which are beneficial and good, and others which are harmful and bad. Allah described our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the following terms (interpretation of the meaning): … The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade those who had eaten garlic or onions from coming to the mosque so that they would not offend their fellow-worshippers with their smell. The smell of onions and garlic is easier to bear than the smell of the smoker and his mouth. These are some of the reasons why smoking is haram. And Allah knows best.

Smoking is haraam, and there is no doubt about that among the scholars. … Among the Qur’aanic evidence that smoking is haraam is the verse in Soorat al-Maa’idah in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):… ** ** * **Categories * **Send a question * **New Answers * **Get to know Islam * **Books * **Articles * **About ### Support IslamQA Please contribute generously in order to ensure the continuity of our website InshaAllah. Contribute # Ruling on praying behind someone who smokes **10-11-2006 ## **Question 70305 Is it valid to pray behind an imam who smokes, knowing that there are other mosques, but all the imams smoke?. ad Leading Prayer Related topic ## Answer Praise be to Allah. Smoking is haraam, and there is no doubt about that among the scholars. It is harmful and there is no doubt about that among doctors and those who are wise. If the imam of a mosque does this deed, this is regarded as committing sin openly, and some scholars say that people should not pray behind him; the correct view is that it is permissible, but someone else who is of good character is better. Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked: What is the ruling on smoking, and the ruling on people who do that openly leading prayers? … “Certainly your Lord is All‑Wise, All‑Knowing” [al-An’aam 6:83] “Verily, Allaah is Ever All‑Knowing, All‑Wise” [al-Insaan 76:30] And there are many similar verses. Among the Qur’aanic evidence that smoking is haraam is the verse in Soorat al-Maa’idah in which Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “They ask you (O Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)) what is lawful for them (as food). Say: Lawful unto you are At‑Tayyibaat [all kinds of Halaal (lawful‑good) foods which Allaah has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables and fruits)]” [al-Maa'idah 5:4] And He says in Soorat al-A’raaf, describing our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “he commands them for Al-Ma‘roof (i.e. …

Scientists have proven the harm of smoking. Thus, the legal ruling on smoking rises from detestability to the degree of prohibition. In other words, due to the certainty that smoking is a health hazard, it is deemed prohibited for Muslim scholars state that whatever is proved to be harmful is prohibited.This Summary Generated by Fanar AI First of all, we’d like to state that it has become universally known that smoking is extremely dangerous to one’s heath. This fact has been proven beyond any shadow of doubt. Hence, it is no wonder to say that the juristic disagreement that has arisen among Muslim scholars since the initial appearance of smoking is not based on legal proofs, but it is based on the certainty of the harm it causes, which is decided by physicians, not juristic scholars. Scientists have proven the harm of smoking. Thus, the legal ruling on smoking rises from detestability to the degree of prohibition. In other words, due to the certainty that smoking is a health hazard, it is deemed prohibited for Muslim scholars state that whatever is proved to be harmful is prohibited. As for selling cigarettes, it is also haram because any service rendered in support of injustice or in promoting what is Haram is itself Haram. …

Islam forbids everything that is harmful, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There should be no harming or reciprocating harm.” … These are some of the reasons why smoking is haram.Perhaps you know that all nations of the world – Muslim and kafir alike – have now started to fight smoking, because they know that it is very harmful. Islam forbids everything that is harmful, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There should be no harming or reciprocating harm.” Undoubtedly there are foods and drinks which are beneficial and good, and others which are harmful and bad. Allah described our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the following terms (interpretation of the meaning): … The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade those who had eaten garlic or onions from coming to the mosque so that they would not offend their fellow-worshippers with their smell. The smell of onions and garlic is easier to bear than the smell of the smoker and his mouth. These are some of the reasons why smoking is haram. And Allah knows best.

Smoking is an evil and it is not permissible to indulge in it, or buy and sell it, or even to offer it to others.## Summary of answer Smoking is an evil and it is not permissible to indulge in it, or buy and sell it, or even to offer it to others. Similar Topics

Smoking is Haraam (prohibited) due to its many harmful effects and evil consequences. … Therefore and in brief, smoking is a means of killing oneself slowly and Almighty Allaah has forbidden killing oneself, so no one should differ in this prohibition (i.e. prohibiting smoking).All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Smoking is Haraam (prohibited) due to its many harmful effects and evil consequences. This is a well-known and universally accepted fact. No one could seriously doubt or refute this truth. The harms of smoking have been proved through evidence that doctors have agreed upon. The tobacco that is smoked is something evil and Almighty Allaah has made lawful for his slaves everything that is good and beneficial and has forbidden all that is evil and harmful. Allaah Says (what means): { They ask you (O Muhammad) what has been made lawful for them. … Almighty Allaah states the very purpose for which He sent the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam , Saying (what means): { He allows them that which is lawful (At-Tayibaat) and prohibits them that which is unlawful (Al-Khabaa’ith).}[Quran 7:157] Therefore and in brief, smoking is a means of killing oneself slowly and Almighty Allaah has forbidden killing oneself, so no one should differ in this prohibition (i.e. prohibiting smoking). Allaah Knows best.

Smoking is Haraam (prohibited) due to its many harmful effects and evil consequences. … Therefore and in brief, smoking is a means of killing oneself slowly and Almighty Allaah has forbidden killing oneself, so no one should differ in this prohibition (i.e. prohibiting smoking).All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. Smoking is Haraam (prohibited) due to its many harmful effects and evil consequences. This is a well-known and universally accepted fact. No one could seriously doubt or refute this truth. The harms of smoking have been proved through evidence that doctors have agreed upon. The tobacco that is smoked is something evil and Almighty Allaah has made lawful for his slaves everything that is good and beneficial and has forbidden all that is evil and harmful. Allaah Says (what means): { They ask you (O Muhammad) what has been made lawful for them. … Almighty Allaah states the very purpose for which He sent the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam , Saying (what means): { He allows them that which is lawful (At-Tayibaat) and prohibits them that which is unlawful (Al-Khabaa’ith).}[Quran 7:157] Therefore and in brief, smoking is a means of killing oneself slowly and Almighty Allaah has forbidden killing oneself, so no one should differ in this prohibition (i.e. prohibiting smoking). Allaah Knows best.

Consequently, and on this evidence alone, smoking would be forbidden and should in no way | | | | | be practiced by Muslims. … Having read the several medical reports on the effects of smoking and the risks it poses to health and to society, I would say that it is absolutely forbidden (haram).Islamic Ruling on Smoking | It has become abundantly clear that, sooner or later, smoking, in whichever form and by whichever | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | means, causes extensive health and financial damage to smokers. It is also the cause of a variety of | | | | | diseases. Consequently, and on this evidence alone, smoking would be forbidden and should in no way | | | | | be practiced by Muslims. Furthermore, the obligation to preserve one's health and wealth, as well as | | | | | that of society as a whole, and medical evidence now available on the dangers of smoking, further | | | | | support this view. | | | | Sheikh Gadul Haq Ali Gadul Haq Grand Imam of Al-Azhar -------------- Having read the several medical reports on the effects of smoking and the risks it poses to health and to society, I would say that it is absolutely forbidden (haram). Smokers should stop smoking and non smokers should never take up the habit. Dr Abdul Galil Shalabi Member, Islamic Research Academy

Scholars all over the world differ on the ruling of smoking. Arab scholars are of the view that smoking is Haraam as it is a slow method of suicide and commiting suicide is haraam in Islam. … Scholars from the Indian Sub Continent are of the view that smoking is Makruh Tahrimi as there is not enough strength in the above reasons to say it is Haraam.Answer: Scholars all over the world differ on the ruling of smoking. Arab scholars are of the view that smoking is Haraam as it is a slow method of suicide and commiting suicide is haraam in Islam. Furthermore, it creates bad smell and is a waste of money. Allah in the Holy Qur’an has said; … “And do not squander recklessly. Surely, squanderers are brothers to Shaitan, and the Shaitan is very ungrateful to his lord. (Surah Bani Israaeel V.27) Scholars from the Indian Sub Continent are of the view that smoking is Makruh Tahrimi as there is not enough strength in the above reasons to say it is Haraam. Makruh Tahrimi is a disliked act very close to Haram. However, this does not mean that this view encourages smoking. Makruh Tahrimi should be avoided and if a person does a Makruh Tahrimi act he should repent and ask forgiveness from Allah Finally, smoking does not break ones wudhu, however, it is prefferable to clean the mouth throughly before you start your prayers or recitation of the Quran. (Aapke Masaail p.57 v.2)

According to what has been mentioned above, the opinion that smoking is prohibited is more preponderant and well-founded, and this is my own opinion.… Putting aside the opinion that smoking is permissible, we have now two opinions, namely its detestability and its prohibition. According to what has been mentioned above, the opinion that smoking is prohibited is more preponderant and well-founded, and this is my own opinion. This is because of the undoubtedly negative effects of smoking on the physical, financial and psychological levels. as for those who maintain that smoking is only detestable, we ask them whether this detestability is based on avoidance or prohibition. Obviously it is the latter due to the strong considerations and legal proofs supporting the prohibition of smoking. At any rate, it is stated that persisting to commit minor sins makes them extremely close to major sins. …

The tobacco which causes intoxication is haram as the Hadith says: every intoxicant is haram. But, the tobacco which is smelly (not intoxicant) it is makrooh (undesirable) while one which is free from intoxication and bad smell is lawful.(Fatwa: 1054/1054=M/1429) The tobacco which causes intoxication is haram as the Hadith says: every intoxicant is haram. But, the tobacco which is smelly (not intoxicant) it is makrooh (undesirable) while one which is free from intoxication and bad smell is lawful. Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

"Smoking tobacco (cigarettes and hookah) is absolutely haram because it is injurious to health."Concise answer Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani's opinion regarding the foregoing question is as under: "Smoking tobacco (cigarettes and hookah) is absolutely haram because it is injurious to health." It should be noted that the jurisprudential argument of the verdict of Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani concerning the prohibition of smoking tobacco is based on its being harmful and injurious to health. Perhaps, in the same way, the jurisprudential reference for the verdict of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi can be the injurious nature of tobacco. However, it is better for you to ask his own office about the jurisprudential argument behind his verdict. For further details vide:

Whatever you find is harmful to your health leave it out.A: 1. Whatever you find is harmful to your health leave it out. 2. I suggest that you don’t get into any discussion with this type of people. Refer them directly to some ulama. The standard answer is that the body is a gift of Allah Ta`ala and an amaanat, and to take care of an amaanat is a duty and to abuse and neglect is obviously neglecting the amaanat.