SMOKING AND ISLAM

SMOKING AND ISLAM

In Islam cleanliness and hygiene are emphasized to the extent that it has been considered a part of Iman (faith). It is very well known that a smoker's mouth is unclean and foul smelling "like a cigarette ash-tray. Many Muslims regard smoking say not forbid And whenever advice is given regard it 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 (Prophet Muhammed) allows them all that is good and lawful, and prohibits them as unlawful all that is evil.“ {Soorah al-Ar‘af (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-Ar‘af.

"0 ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling are an abomination of Satan's handiwork.

Al Ma'idah, 5: 93

The word intoxicant has three meanings (6):

(1) To induce, especially the effect of ingested alcohol.
(2) To stimulate or excite.
(3) To poison.

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 someone‘s 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 Islamic 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 Adam.“Saheeh al-Bukhari

The above points constitute clear evidence that smoking is evil, and is therefore Haram (unlawful). If a Muslim is under any kind of stress, then