Cigarette Smoking - Is Haraam (unlawful) in Islam
Many Muslims regard smoking as disliked by the Sharee'ah 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-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.
1. Smoking is 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 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 Allah's
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
withdrawl.
7. Try to remember that you want to gain the
pleasure of Allah. Throw away all leftover
cigarettes.
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