Can a Muslim go for hypnosis to try and stop smoking? If yes, can a Muslim go to a non Muslim Hypnotist as I am not aware of any Muslim hypnotists?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh
Smoking is prohibited.One should try his level best to quit this evil habit.It is permissible to use hypnosis to aid one to quit smoking.One may go to a non-Muslim hypnotist on the condition one is not made to do anything which is contrary to Shariah.
And Allah knows best
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In’aamiyyah