SUICIDE STIX

[Mutawakkil]

Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem

As-salaamu alaykom wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu

[b:9029d528ce]Question: Is smoking cigarettes Haraam?[/b:9029d528ce]

Answer (Islam Q&A ):

Praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be on His Prophet SAWS.

Smoking is one of the things which has caused a lot of problems and harm these days and it has spread like wild fire. Before we discuss this topic in detail, we should know that Allaah the Almighty has divided things in the world into two types, good or permissible (al-tayyibaat, al-halaal) and evil or prohibited (al-khabaa'ith, al-haraam), and there is no third type. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning) in surat al-A'raaf (7:157):

"And He makes good things halaal for them and bad things haraam."

Considering this fact, smoking can either be permissible and good or prohibited and evil.

Thus, we present some of its characteristics and let the person asking the question see himself in which type lies smoking.

There is no disagreement among the physicians and sane people that smoking is harmful for health. It is one of the major causes of lung cancer and other diseases. It is also one of the major causes of death. Since, it is known that the Islamic law prohibits everything that is harmful for a human being. Allah said (interpretation of meaning):

"Do not kill yourself. Allah is Merciful unto you." (Surat al-Nisaa' 4:29)

In addition, His Prophet SAWS (peace be upon him) said:

"There is no harm or causing of harm (in Islaam)." (Arabic "laa darar wa laa diraar")

He SAWS (peace be upon him) also said:

"A person will not be able to move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about ... his body as to what he engaged it in."

Smoking also goes against the saying of the Prophet SAWS:

"Your body has a right on you."

There is no disagreement among the physicians and sane people that smoking is harmful for the health of others who inhale the polluted breath of the smoker. Medical research has proven the harmful effects of smoking mothers on their children.

The offensive smell caused by smoking is a source of pain to the worshippers of Allah among humans and angels. The angels are offended and suffer from the same things that the human beings suffer from. Allah said (interpretation of the meaning):

"Those who cause harm to believing men and women without any reason do a great sin." (Surat al-Ahzaab, 33:58)

The money that is spent on cigarettes is used on buying a harmful thing and is therefore an extravagance. Allah said (interpretation of the meaning):

"… and do not be extravagant wasters. Those who are extravagant are kinsmen of Satan." (Surat al-Israa' 17:26-27)

Extravagance (in Islam) means spending on something haraam.

Spending money on cigarettes is a waste of resources as well. The Prophet SAWS (peace be upon him) said:

"A person will not be able to move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about ..... what he owned as to how he spent it."

Considering all that has been presented, it can be clearly seen that smoking is an evil among many others. It is not permissible to indulge in it, or buy and sell it, or even to offer it to others. It is incumbent on a person who is addicted to it that he must make all efforts and get whatever necessary treatment to stop it. If the unbelievers have understood the harm caused by smoking and made laws regarding it, the Muslims should be even more eager to stop it and treat those who are addicted to it.

We ask Allah the Almighty to cure everyone indulging in this evil and help him in giving it up. Allah is the Best Guide to the Right Path.

Islam Q&A

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid (www.islam-qa.com)

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[Muslimah]

Mutawakkil I must say, of course, besides the very useful info here. The graphic part is really innovative and attractive Mash a Allah keep it up akhi.

[AL3a3]

Yes, Sis. Muslimah, the Brother is very good with the graphics, what he shares, etc.

May Allah (swt) bless him to strive and endure, the task of sharing with us all.

I especially enjoyed the Greetings and Welcome mats.

They are all inviting.

Masha'llah

I've even had my zawaj (spouse) check it out, al-hamdu'llah.

As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmantu'llah

[Suhail]

does this mean i have to quit

[Mutawakkil]

Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem

As-salaamu alaykom wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu

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[Muslimah]

does this mean i have to quit [/quote:e8728e61c4]As Salam Alykom

[b:e8728e61c4]Suhai Don't tell me u smoke no[/color:e8728e61c4][/b:e8728e61c4]

[b:e8728e61c4]Pls stop pls I wish all my family members who smoke quit ameen[/b:e8728e61c4]

[Mutawakkil]

Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem

As-salaamu alaykom wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu

Please note I have deleted the following words from the above post;

it's haraam ??????? [/color:f4d81863e3]

I thought it was Haram. But on reflection I can't support the claim.

My opinion doesn't count when it comes to halal / haram. The command is only for Allah Subhaanahu wa Taalaa.

Astaghfirullah

Astaghfirullah

Astaghfirullah

But it don't mean you should keep smoking, people. It doesn't free you on Judgement Day. Please re-read the Fatwa.

[i:f4d81863e3]WasSalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh[/i:f4d81863e3]

[Suhail]

ok i will stop bcoz i nearly got caught smoking on holiday............. and its starting to cost more .......and they stoped making the good B&H they only sell the silver ones now near my place and they r rubbish ..........so i might stop ....

[Muslimah]

Suhail u know what u stop in the name of Allah not because it is getting expensive or u almost got caught. I have a freind who did this. Mash a Allah, she told me Sobhan Allah, the minute she decided to do it to please Allah, she felt as if she never smoked before. NOthing no crave nothing. He helps u.

And Mutawkkil I understand that u r an american, sobhan Allah, from my experience rate of smokers decreased a lot there. Alhamdulelah u quit already.

[SisterJennifer]

it's haraam ??????? [/color:ae37b2af22]

I thought it was Haram. But on reflection I can't support the claim.

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Asalaamu alikum everyone,

I wanted to add something, (I am an ex-smoker as well) what I am going to tell is based on an audio lecture by Sheik Bilal Philips.

He claimed in the speech that centuries ago it was not considered haram because people did not know it was hazardous to your health. It was rules then as something lesser for the reason that it caused bad breath as was disliked by Allah swt.

However, he says, in the last century, as it was discovered that smoking also is the leading cause of cancer, and other related disease, leading to death, it is now considered to be haram. He went on to say that a smoking person knows that this habit can eventually lead to his deathm which is therefore like suicide, and suicide is forbidden in Islam. Therefore, he says, the scolars have now changed there ruling form the previous thing to a staus of being haram. Which sounds incredibly logical to me.

Allahu Alam.

And for Br. Suhail: Quit, you will feel much better, I promise you.

-Jennifer