Is Smoking Cigarettes Actually Haram?

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Asalamualykum warehmatullahi barkatuhu

Quran is a complete book which indicates an answer to any question and in fact Allah has made it perfect.
Allah says in the Quran not to follow your desires numerous times ,and smoking anything which satisfies the human is fulfilling a desire ,,,,which means you cannot follow Islam if you are smoking,it is better to leave smoking as soon as possible and if someone is a chain smoker he/she should have an intention of quitting ,avoiding carrying of matches ,lighters ,packs of cigarette ,and should even try not to spend money on these type of things as on the day of judgement a question would be raised to us that:where did you earn your money and on what did you spent it on and should seek Allah's help .
 
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Everyone knows smoking is very harmful for the internal organs, but it has an impact upon physical appearance as well. Oh yes. It's true.

- Yellow stained teeth
- Foul smelling breath
- Yellow coloured and stained fingernails and fingers
- Hair loss
- Rapid skin aging

Ewww. +o(+o(+o(+o(+o(


Not to mention, the cost! The ridiculous amount of hard-earned money spent on this wasteman of a product.


http://ezinearticles.com/?Smoking-and-Personal-Appearance&id=464020
 
Qurratul Ayn said:
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Everyone knows smoking is very harmful for the internal organs, but it has an impact upon physical appearance as well. Oh yes. It's true.

- Yellow stained teeth
- Foul smelling breath
- Yellow coloured and stained fingernails and fingers
- Hair loss
- Rapid skin aging

Ewww. +o(+o(+o(+o(+o(


Not to mention, the cost! The ridiculous amount of hard-earned money spent on this wasteman of a product.


http://ezinearticles.com/?Smoking-and-Personal-Appearance&id=464020
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I remember working with heavy smokers and they displayed all the symptoms as quoted above, not to mention that they have to leave work for every five minutes to do their dirty deed. :raging:
 
Iceee said:
Good point there. Hopefully sugar isn't banned in these Holy sites.
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I can see that talking with you will be a bit like talking to a 14 yr old. I mean that in a nice way (innocence) ;)

Salaam
 
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I was told those scholars who passed fatwa saying smoking is makrooh did so many years ago, before the negative effects of smoking upon the body were known. How accurate that is Allah knows best.
 
Iceee said:
I know this might seem like a weird question but my friend and I had a discussion.

He's Muslim and he asked whether I had smoked cigarette before. My parents always told me smoking was haram, whether it was cigarettes or marijuana sticks. And so did relatives.

He says it is "Mukru" or something. He says there's no mention of smoking cigarettes in the Quran, Hadith, and the scholars have mixed feelings. He told me that smoking cigarettes is allowed, marijuana is not allowed.

You can smoke cigarettes, but there's no sin involved right?
Malt beer without alcohol is also allowed right?
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Marijuana may not be alcohol, but it changes the state of your mind. People have told me they find things funny which they normally didn't. This is obviously wrong since you cannot expect to take your prayers seriously, nor the same with reading Qur'an or hearing a Khutbah from an Imam.

As for smoking, I have heard an Imam once say that if the Holy Prophet (saw) had seen smoking, then he would have forbidden it. It is a disgusting habit, and bad smells emanate from a person after having smoked a cigarette. it is bad hygiene for prayer when standing in a congregational prayer because people will be offended by the smell. And Angels don't like that smell just like humans wouldn't.

I don't know about Malt. I would stay away from a beer even if it doesn't have alcohol, personally. Although it might just be a drink like any other. If there is no intoxication at all from it in any of it's content, then theoretically it isn't bad. But you have to check with a reliable scholar on that one. But smoking and marijuana are wrong for good reasons. Smoking kills. I think that's enough reason to not smoke.
 
Ahmad H said:
I don't know about Malt. I would stay away from a beer even if it doesn't have alcohol, personally. Although it might just be a drink like any other. If there is no intoxication at all from it in any of it's content, then theoretically it isn't bad. But you have to check with a reliable scholar on that one. But smoking and marijuana are wrong for good reasons. Smoking kills. I think that's enough reason to not smoke.
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There's a store nearby that sells this Malt. Friend says he drank it once but didn't like the bitter taste. He says there's no alcohol in it.

As for smoking, "reliable scholar" might have one opinion while another "reliable scholar" has another opinion.
 
Iceee said:
There's a store nearby that sells this Malt. Friend says he drank it once but didn't like the bitter taste. He says there's no alcohol in it.

As for smoking, "reliable scholar" might have one opinion while another "reliable scholar" has another opinion.
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There is a very wide range of drinks that use the name Malt, Malt Drink, Malt beer. Malt Ale. Malt Liquor Some are alcoholic, some are not. some are questionable.

If it is sold as a Beer substitute it probably contains alcohol, even if labeled non-alcoholic. Here in the USA a product can contain up to one percent alcohol and still be considered and labelled non-alcoholic


From an interesting article:

Since non-alcoholic beer still contains alcohol, it may not be safe or legal to give it to children. It is also recommended that pregnant women avoid it. It is possible to get drunk drinking non-alcoholic beer. It is also illegal to give it to minors or allow the purchase of it by minors in 15 US states. Some states allow those over 18 to purchase the beer, and some restrict the purchase of any non-alcoholic beer to those over 21.
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While the article is primarily about non-alcohol beer the same holds true for most non-alcohol Malt beverages. But a quick rule of thumb if it is sold as a beer or wine substitute, it probably does contain alcohol, even if it is labelled non-alcohol

Clausthaler is probably the most popular non-alcohol malt beverage sold in the UK. From the Clausthaler website I found this:

Is Clausthaler completely alcohol-free?
No, in spite of or because of, all our knowledge and all our technical proficiency, we know that a minimal quantity of alcohol must be produced to create a good tasting non-alcoholic malt beverage. The alcohol content of Clausthaler is 0.45 (or 0.30 for Clausthaler Golden Amber) % vol, which lies below the 0.5 % vol maximum alcohol content specified in the statutes as the definition of "non-alcoholic", "dealcoholized", or "alcohol-removed". In Great Britain, the term "alcohol-free" may only be used for products with not more than 0.05 % vol detectable alcohol content.
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Iceee said:
There's a store nearby that sells this Malt. Friend says he drank it once but didn't like the bitter taste. He says there's no alcohol in it.

As for smoking, "reliable scholar" might have one opinion while another "reliable scholar" has another opinion.
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One probable reason you will find apparent disagreement between "reliable scholars" is demonstrated by the differences over malt beverages. It is possible the scholars are speaking of different things. For example malt beverages can be anything from a definitely non-alcohol cereal beverage such as ovaltine or even chocolate milk shakes to high alcohol content liquors and anything in between. Malt Beer or malt drink will probably mean different things to people in different parts of the world. It is always best to consult with a local scholar as scholars half way around the world may be speaking of something very different but having the same name.
 
I have heavy smokers in the family who are still struggling to stop. but they all accept it is something haram and seek Allahs forgiveness for their weakness. The fight continues bro
 
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The Qur'an and Ahadith he quoted make it very clear that smoking is Haram. I'm convinced.
 
Ahmad H said:
The Qur'an and Ahadith he quoted make it very clear that smoking is Haram. I'm convinced.
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My Mom (peace be upon her) always told me smoking was haram. My Dad (peace be upon him) would always call cigarettes "Cancer-Sticks." So I know it's harmful and haram, but that's my opinion.

My friend says Marijuana is haram because it changes the state of your brain/mind. Smoking doesn't do that... I guess it can be mahru for some people like my friend does.
 
Iceee said:
Disturbing pictures. So you're saying it's haram?
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Is there even a doubt still?

Smokers - Do not kill yourself. Allah is Merciful onto you. 4:29

Second hand smoking - Those who cause harm to believing men and women without any reason do a great sin. 33:58
 
islamica said:
Is there even a doubt still?

Smokers - Do not kill yourself. Allah is Merciful onto you. 4:29

Second hand smoking - Those who cause harm to believing men and women without any reason do a great sin. 33:58
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I came up with a better example;

You have a lit cigarette, untouched, unused, in your hands. You have the choice to put it in your mouth and grab a breath or drop it right then and there. Knowing you will die after the choice you make, what will you do?

What do you think my friend chose?
 
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I finally got the chance to talk to the Imam of the masjid I go to. He replied to this by answering,

Scholars have a different opinion on this matter. Some may say it is haram, some may not. Smoking is much more closer to haram than makru. The effects don't come right away, example lung cancer won't come after you smoke now but harm you in the near future. It's best to stay away from smoking and smokers.
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Please close this thread. Ja'Zakullah to everyone who answered.
 

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