| Cigarette Smoking - Is it Haraam (unlawful) in Islam ? |
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Many Muslims regard smoking as disliked by
the Shareeah but not forbidden. And whenever
advice is given in this regard they choose to
ignore it. Though people know the evil
effects of smoking, it seems that Satan wants
them to keep on wasting their money and
burning their chests.
Certainly, Cigarettes were not present during
the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammed
(Sallaallahu alaihe wa-Sallam), however
rulings with regards to similar substances
are present in the two Revelations: the
Qur'aan and the authentic Sunnah. As a rule,
the Qur'aan forbids every thing that is evil.
As Allah says: He (the Prophet Muhammed)
allows them all that is good and lawful, and
prohibits them as unlawful all that is evil.
{Soorah al-Araf (7): 157}
Evil manifests itself in things, deeds,
beliefs, persons, foods, drinks, etc. So, If
it is proved that smoking is among the evil,
this is in itself enough for the Believers to
realize that smoking is forbidden, in the
light of the above stated verse of Soorah
al-Araf.
1. Smoking is a Killer: It causes diseases
like lung cancer, tuberculosis and heart
diseases (just to mention a few). And we know
that Allah forbids us from killing ourselves.
As He says: And do not kill yourselves.
Surely, Allah is Most Merciful to you. And
whoever commits that through aggression and
injustice, We shall cast him into the Fire
and that is easy for Allah {Soorah an-Nisaa
(4): 29} Allah also says: And do not throw
yourselves into destruction. {Soorah
al-Baqarah (2):195
2. Smoking burns wealth: And Allah says: But
spend not wastefully (your wealth) in the
manner of a spendthrift. Verily spendthrifts
are brothers of the devils. {Soorah al-Israa
(17) 26-27}
Do we not see the Muslims who smoke? Those
who hold on to every penny, only to burn all
of it in cigarettes! . Subhaan Allah, along
with their chests, waste on top of waste.
3. Smoking inflicts harm on non-smokers: The
Messenger of Allah said: There should be
neither harming, nor reciprocating harm. [An
Authentic Hadeeth reported by Sheykh
al-Albani in Saheeh al-Jaami # 7517]
Many people encounter breathing problems when
they accidentally inhale smoke from someones
pipe or cigarette, especially people
suffering from bronchial asthma. It is also
proved medically that non-smokers are harmed
when in the company of smokers (i.e. passive
smoking). The smoking of parents has been
linked to respiratory problems in children
and crib death. It is also the cause of many
devastating fires.
4. Smoking causes the spread of evil: Since
smoking in evil, Muslims who smoke should
remember that they set a bad example on
others and invite to sin and disobedience to
Allah, when they smoke openly and therefore
encourage others.
5. Smoking effects worship: Many smokers
dislike fasting and sitting in Islaamic study
circles, because they constantly crave
cigarettes. The smoker is an addict, both
physically and psychologically.
6. Smoking makes the smoker smell bad:
Everything that a smoker comes in contact
with smell of cigarettes; His car, clothes,
home, etc. Therefore, when a smoker prays in
congregation he hurts his fellow humans with
his smell as well as the angels, as the
Messenger of Allah said: Whoever has eaten
from such greens as garlic, onions or leek
should keep away from our mosque. Truly, the
angels are harmed by what harms the offspring
of Aadam.Saheeh al-Bukhari
The above points constitute clear evidence
that smoking is evil, and is therefore Haraam
(unlawful). If a Muslim is under any kind of
stress, then he must turn to Allah for help.
Even medical science has rejected outright,
the myth that smoking calms the nerves. What
we know for sure, is that the rememberence of
Allah is healing, as Allah says: Verily in
the remembrance of Allah do hearts find
tranquility. {Soorah ar-Raad (13):28}
So when the urge for smoking arises, resort
to the Qur'aan and strive to comply with
Allahs commandments. Those who strive hard in
Our Cause, We will surely guide them to Our
Paths. {Soorah al-Ankabut (29):69}
To Quit Smoking:
One may want to take some of the following
measures while depending upon Allah, seeking
His help and guidance:
1. Minimize contact with smokers (this being
the most important step)
2. Try to minimize drinking the drinks that
become mentally related to smoking like
coffee, tea, etc.
3. Whenever there is a urge to smoke, try to
make yourself busy with something else,
especially activities that keep your hands
busy.
4. Try not to accept a cigarette from anyone.
5. Try not to finish smoking, the whole
cigarette.
6. Drink a lot of water when you quit
smoking. Dehydration is the main cause of the
symptoms of withdrawal.
7. Try to remember that you want to gain the
pleasure of Allah. Throw away all leftover
cigarettes.
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Abdullah bin Omar narrated that the messenger
of Allah said:
"I have been ordered to fight against people
until they testify that there is no god but
Allah and that Muhammed is the messenger of
Allah and until they perform the prayers and
pay the zakat, and if they do so they will
have gained protection from me for their
lives and property, unless [they do acts that
are punishable] in accordance with Islam, and
their reckoning will be with Allah the
Almighty."
(related by Bukhari and Muslim.)
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