Q: Please advice if it’s advisable to go for hypnosis to quit smoking?
A: It is not possible for us to give a conclusive answer as to its permissibility as we not sure exactly what the process entails or what particular methodology his instructor will adopt. However as a rule of thumb, if the process is only to strengthen the mind and does not entail the commission of shirk by calling out to besides Allah or seeking assistance from besides Allah then it will be acceptable.
And Allah Knows Best
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Aadiel Moosagie (Mufti)
Council of Ulama Eastern Cape
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