Answered by SunniPath Answer Service Team
Many people do “sheesha”, and I feel they fall into it because it “seems” less harmful than smoking because of the fruit flavours. I want to encourage them to stop, but was wondering if it takes the same ruling as smoking. Also, if the Ulama were informed of the effects of second hand smoke, would there be a consensus in the ruling on smoking?
Please see the following links:
Smoking: Is it Haram?
Is Smoking Permitted? Is it a Munkar?
Is Smoking Allowed? Or, is it Haram?
Consuming Niswar (a drug)
Is Marijuana Haram?
I smoke cannabis every day and am getting married soon: Will my nikah count?
Does smoking require wudu?
Being a Real Man in Islam: Drugs, Criminality and The Problem of Masculinity