is smoking of weed haram?

[Snowflake]

Yes, it is haram.

I can't answer your question regarding Medicanal useage of cannabis, but like you said, they INDULGE in it. They have no REASON to smoke it. They are commiting a major sin.



I agree.



Says tomtomsmom and I.

I smoked weed from the age of 15 til the age of 18/19, daily. Heck, sometimes twice or three times a day. i simply 'enjoyed the buzz'. When i quit, i quit for good. I quit because i decided to become a true Muslim. Since that day i haven't touched it, and even when people around me smoke it, i have no cravings for it whatsoever.

lol I hear you both.. but why is then that some people get addicted? Doesn't that imply that weed has addictive qualities but some people simply have a higher level of tolerence?

 

[Snowflake]

i knw, i was jst exagerating for sake of emphasis, but u dint comment on the alcohal used in making drugs.

I totally forgot til I pressed send.. I replied in my next post though

 

[tomtomsmom]

They become addicted to the lifestyle, not the drug itself. Big difference.

 

[nevesirth]

in my personal opinion, i feel its the abusing of weed likke any other substance tht can be considered haram! i feel weed taken in small reasonable quantities is similar to stimulants such as coffee and tea, its also a herb!

 

[Snowflake]

They become addicted to the lifestyle, not the drug itself. Big difference.

is that your own observation or a fact? From what I seen weed users have no lifestyle.

 

[tomtomsmom]

Yeah pretty much. All things should be done in moderation!!

 

[tomtomsmom]

is that your own observation or a fact? From what I seen weed users have no lifestyle.

It is a fact of my own personal observation. I have known alot of people in my life that smoke. Many you would never guess because they are so normal. Those would be the "closet smokers".

Sis have you ever smoked? Have you spent alot of time around people who do?

 

[SirZubair]

lol I hear you both.. but why is then that some people get addicted? Doesn't that imply that weed has addictive qualities but some people simply have a higher level of tolerence?

They become addicted to the lifestyle, not the drug itself. Big difference.

tomtomsmom said just what i was about to say.

in my personal opinion, i feel its the abusing of weed likke any other substance tht can be considered haram! i feel weed taken in small reasonable quantities is similar to stimulants such as coffee and tea, its also a herb!

I am sorry if i come across to harsh but... nobody cares about your opinion on this matter. it is haram if it is used for 'a buzz', for pleasure. Period. Stop making excuses.

As i've mentioned in another thread, a muslim is allowed to drink Alcohol IF he has nothing else to drink, just to survive. He is not allowed to drown himself in a bottle of burbon. A capfull at a time just to keep him going until he is able to locate fresh water is permisable.

I am assuming the same would apply for weed, if it benefits you in some sort of a way, then it MIGHT be permisable. PLEASE, do not take my word for it. I am simply guessing. Contact a scholar for clarification.

 

[SirZubair]

It is a fact of my own personal observation. I have known alot of people in my life that smoke. Many you would never guess because they are so normal. Those would be the "closet smokers".

I smoked in the morning before i went to school, i smoked at lunchtime, i smoked after school, i even smoked at night at times. i was a 'peoples people' all along. I was always around people, but whenever i had a free minute, i'd pull out my pipe and stash and puff away until my pipe was so hot that i couldn't put it to my lips anymore.

And no1 around me knew, not a soul.

 

[nevesirth]

tomtomsmom said just what i was about to say.



I am sorry if i come across to harsh but... nobody cares about your opinion on this matter. it is haram if it is used for 'a buzz', for pleasure. Period. Stop making excuses.

As i've mentioned in another thread, a muslim is allowed to drink Alcohol IF he has nothing else to drink, just to survive. He is not allowed to drown himself in a bottle of burbon. A capfull at a time just to keep him going until he is able to locate fresh water is permisable.

I am assuming the same would apply for weed, if it benefits you in some sort of a way, then it MIGHT be permisable. PLEASE, do not take my word for it. I am simply guessing. Contact a scholar for clarification.

nobody cares about my opinion? theres something called logical reasoning and analysing of issues without being prejudiced or biased.thts not making excuses.

 

[SirZubair]

nobody cares about my opinion? theres something called logical reasoning and analysing of issues without being prejudiced or biased.thts not making excuses.

Where is the logical reasoning in your 'analysing of the issue'?

It is non existent.

It is haram, it is as simple as that.

Like i said, as far as Medicinal use goes, contact a scholar.

But for those who 'indulge' in it, and for those who like abit of 'herbal tea' ( been there, done that,.. thats just another way of getting high ), that is simply haram.

You are comparing Weed to coffee and tea. Coffee and tea don't make people high. Weed does.

So yes, as i said before, you are making excuses. It is as obvious as a white spot on a black stone.

I've tried using every excuse in the book buddy.

"i smoke to kill the germs i have in my lungs...."

"i smoke so that i remain calm, i dont like getting into fights with people.."

 

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Muslimah_Sis
lol I hear you both.. but why is then that some people get addicted? Doesn't that imply that weed has addictive qualities but some people simply have a higher level of tolerence?

Zubair, my question^ came after tomtomsmom's reply which you agreed to. What's your reply as to why some people get addicted, i.e. crave the drug, irrelevant of the lifestyle associated with it?

in my personal opinion, i feel its the abusing of weed likke any other substance tht can be considered haram! i feel weed taken in small reasonable quantities is similar to stimulants such as coffee and tea, its also a herb!

will a small quantity satisfy you when you're having a bad day? Islam implements prevention precisely so that so called 'moderation' doesn't get out of hand.

It is a fact of my own personal observation. I have known alot of people in my life that smoke. Many you would never guess because they are so normal. Those would be the "closet smokers".

I also know people who have started smoking weed and can't do without it and some who have gone onto taking heroin because weed wasn't enough for them anymore. As for 'closet smokers', they probably do look normal when they're out of the closet - that's becuz you haven't witnessed the paranoia they suffer when they're smoking behind closed doors.

Sis have you ever smoked? Have you spent alot of time around people who do?

errr... no! But I would say I've spent a fair amount of time around addicts to see the hell they put their families through.

 

[samah12]

Salaam Aleykum Brothers & Sisters

Al Azhar university state that drugs (soft and hard) are haraam. A young man I knew believed it to be ok because his local skeikh smoked hashish so he went to Al Azhar and their opinion was definate, "anything that effects the mind in any way that leads you away from Allah is haraam" (hence why alcohol is haraam).

To those that say it is not addictive - it took this young man over 7 months to kick the habit with the help of a doctor.

 

[SirZubair]

Zubair, my question^ came after tomtomsmom's reply which you agreed to. What's your reply as to why some people get addicted, i.e. crave the drug, irrelevant of the lifestyle associated with it?

As mentioned earlier, there are people out there who claim to be 'addicted' to it, it is simply a lifestyle for them. They don't know any better.

then there are others..

Some people quit and go back to it (the drug) over and over again is because they have difficulty dealing with Reality. Reality is too hard for them to grasp, so they choose to smoke feed to numb their natural feelings. So it is not an addiction, it is a way to escape from the fact that life can be tough sometimes.

Whenever the going used to get tough for me, i used to roll a joint and puff away, and then i woke up the next morning and realised that my problems had not been solved, so i rolled another joint. and then another and another.

One day i realised that no matter how many joints i smoked, i hadn't moved an inch away from my problems, i was creating more problems for the future.

Once again, Marijuana is not an addictive drug.

To those that say it is not addictive - it took this young man over 7 months to kick the habit with the help of a doctor.

Weed is proven to be a non-addictive drug. Do a google search if you wish. As mentioned previously, it is the lifestyle that is addictive, not the drug.

 

[SirZubair]

I woke up one mornings, i decided to quit.

that was 3-4 years ago.

After smoking for 5-6 years, if i was addicted, would i have been able to give up so easily? Some might say "Your iman/faith in Allah helped you..." That is not true. Yes, i had started believing in Allah (swt), but my iman was still very weak. It was not my Iman that helped me pull through. It was my decision to change my life, to turn things around.

Those out there who have difficulty quitting marijuana are simply Weak Minded People, people who have no self control.

Yes, quitting something like LSD was rather difficult, but it was nothing that a boost of Self Control couldn't pull me through.

 

[Hashim_507]

Ibn Majah reported from Abu HurairahRZ that the Prophet of GodSAS said:
“An addict of intoxication is like a worshipper of an idol.”


The saying of the ProphetSAS (Ahadith) throws ample light on the subject of intoxication.
The ProphetSAS said:

“Anything which intoxicates by consumption of It’s large quantity, consumption of its small quantity too is Haram.”

 

[Indigo]

As salaam alaykum!

Haram or halal, the way it effects the intellect, why would anyone want to consume cannabis? I mean, they call it "dope" for a reason.....

Please forgive me if I offend!:-[

 

[Abdulwaheed]

doesnt the government make it illegal to smoke weed anyway? we have to abide by the rule of the society we live in, so either way we cant smoke weed

 

[NoName55]

so does chocholate and candy

what a nonesensical anology

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Marijuana is not an addictive drug

okey dokey

[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]A study in the Journal of Addictive Diseases found that greater frequency of marijuana use among inner-city kids was associated with a greater likelihood to commit violent offenses. The more we learn about marijuana, the less benign it seems.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][SIZE=-1] Research shows that regular marijuana users have serious life problems. In school their grades are worse, at work their thinking is unclear, in relationships they can't communicate. They have low self-esteem and feel disconnected from friends and family. They tend to be under-employed in unchallenging jobs. It's not the violence seen with cocaine and alcohol addicts, but the loss of a productive life is equally tragic. [/SIZE][/FONT]

http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education

What is marijuana?

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Marijuana is the dried flowers, leaves and stems of the Cannabis sativa plant. The main active ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta 9 tetrhydrocannabinol). Marijuana can range from 1% THC to 8%. Hashish can be 7% to 14% THC and hash oil is up to 50% THC. THC is a fat soluble substance and can remain in the lungs and brain tissue for up to 3 weeks. There are over 200 nicknames for marijuana, including pot, herb, mary jane and chronic.

[/FONT] How is marijuana used?

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Marijuana is usually smoked, using a pipe, a bong or by rolling a joint. Blunts are cigars that are emptied of tobacco and refilled with marijuana, sometimes in combination with other drugs. It can also be eaten in food, for example, by baking it in brownies.[/FONT]

Why do people use marijuana?

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Smoking marijuana can relax a person and elevate their mood. This can be followed by drowsiness and sedation. Other effects include heightened sensory awareness, euphoria, altered perceptions and feeling hungry ("the munchies"). High concentrations of THC may produce a more hallucinogenic response.[/FONT]

Are there short-term dangers of smoking marijuana?
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Discomforts associated with smoking marijuana include dry mouth, dry eyes, increased heart rate and visible signs of intoxication such as bloodshot eyes and puffy eyelids. Other problems include:
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• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Impaired memory and ability to learn[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Difficulty thinking and problem solving[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Impaired muscle coordination and judgment[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Increased susceptibility to infections[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Dangerous impairment of driving skills. Studies show that it impairs braking time, attention to traffic signals and other driving behaviors.[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Cardiac problems for people with heart disease or high blood pressure, because marijuana increases the heart rate[/FONT]

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]It is virtually impossible to overdose from marijuana, which sets it apart from most drugs.[/FONT]

Are there long-term consequences to smoking marijuana?
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Respiratory problems

[/FONT][FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif] Someone who smokes marijuana regularly can have many of the same respiratory problems as cigarette smokers. Persistent coughing, symptoms of bronchitis and more frequent chest colds are possible symptoms. There are over 400 chemicals that have been found in marijuana smoke. Benzyprene, a known human carcinogen, is present in marijuana smoke. Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide are 3 to 5 times higher than in cigarette smoke. This is most likely due to inhaling marijuana more deeply, holding the smoke in the lungs and because marijuana smoke is unfiltered.[/FONT]
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Memory and learning

Recent research shows that regular marijuana use compromises the ability to learn and to remember information by impairing the ability to focus, sustain, and shift attention. One study also found that long-term use reduces the ability to organize and integrate complex information. [/FONT]
[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]In addition, marijuana impairs short-term memory and decreases motivation to accomplish tasks, even after the high is over. In one study, even small doses impaired the ability to recall words from a list seen 20 minutes earlier.[/FONT]
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Fertility

Long-term marijuana use suppresses the production of hormones that help regulate the reproductive system. For men, this can cause decreased sperm counts and very heavy users can experience erectile dysfunction. Women may experience irregular periods from heavy marijuana use. These problems would most likely result in a decreased ability to conceive but not lead to complete infertility.[/FONT]

Is marijuana addictive?

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]No one would argue that marijuana is as addictive as alcohol or cocaine. However, it's wrong to say that it is not at all addictive. More and more studies are finding that marijuana has addictive properties. Both animal and human studies show physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms from marijuana, including irritability, restlessness, insomnia, nausea and intense dreams. Tolerance to marijuana also builds up rapidly. Heavy users need 8 times higher doses to get the same effects as infrequent users.[/FONT]
[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]For a small percentage of people who use it, marijuana can be highly addictive. It is estimated that 10% to 14% of users will become heavily dependent. More than 120,000 people in the US seek treatment for marijuana addiction every year. Because the consequences of marijuana use can be subtle and insidious, it is more difficult to recognize signs of addiction. Cultural and societal beliefs that marijuana cannot be addictive make it less likely for people to seek help or to get support for quitting.

[/FONT] How do I recognize a problem with marijuana?
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Some warning signs are:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]More frequent use[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Needing more and more to get the same effect[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Spending time thinking about using marijuana[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Spending more money than you have on it[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Missing class or failing to finish assignments because of marijuana[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Making new friends who do it and neglecting old friends who don't[/FONT]
• [FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Finding it's hard to be happy without it[/FONT]

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Because THC is fat soluble and remains in the body for up to 3 weeks, it's important to remember that withdrawal symptoms might not be felt immediately. If you find that you can't stop using marijuana, then remember, there's help on campus.[/FONT]

Is marijuana illegal?
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Yes, marijuana is illegal and its possession, use, and sale carry heavy prison sentences and fines and disciplinary consequences at Brown. See the Brown University Policy on Drugs in the Student Handbook

[/FONT] What about the medical use of marijuana?

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif]Marijuana's ability to enhance appetite has led to its medical use to reduce the physical wasting caused by AIDS and to reduce nausea for chemotherapy patients. [/FONT] According to the Marijuana Policy Project, 11 states have laws that allow patients to use medical marijuana despite the prohibition by federal law. For more information on state and federal laws, go the Marijuana Policy Project.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/october/2/newsid_2540000/2540141.stm

 

[Natural]

Would we not agree that weed is an intoxicant? If agreed, then we know the answer to the question of this thread. Bottom line: Intoxicants are strictly prohibited in Islam. Check surah Al Ma'idah 90, 91. The only time we are allowed to use them are in a matter of life or death. And then as someone has mentioned, we only consume enough to stay alive.