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Q. There is a new craze of smoking the e-cigarettes, twisps etc. What is the ruling of smoking these types of electronic cigarettes etc. whilst fasting? A. The usage of an electronic cigarette whilst fasting will nullify the fast as the usage of an e-cigarette entails the inhaling of vapor that nullifies the fast. (Tahtaaawi… read more »
What is the status of cigarettes in Islam, and what is the difference between haram and makrooh? Answer: Ref. No. 1009/41-191 In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful The answer to your question is as follows: There is no difference between Haram and Makrooh Tahrimi in practice, but there is a… read more »
Q. A local mosque in my city has every month fixed costs of approx. 2000 Euro’s (costs such as electricity, water etc.) To cover these costs the standing committee of the mosque has let build a building at the opposite of the mosque (which is thus at the same terrain as the mosque) which is… read more »
Q. Is smoking haraam? A. The harmful effects and dangers of smoking is one which is agreed upon by all medical experts, as well as Islamic Scholars. With respect to some of its harmful effects, medical experts have stated that smoking cigarettes affects the smoker’s and the non-smoker’s health; causes tuberculosis, cancer of the lungs,… read more »
Message: Salaams, I read the article on the electronic cigarettes and it stated that the nicotine is what makes it haraam. However, there are liquids for the electronic cigarettes that are nicotine free. Will those be permissible? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, الجواب و بالله التوفيق Besides the issue of nicotine which is harmful, medical researchers have also… read more »
Asalamu alaikum, I wanted to know if vaping which is the inhaling of water vapor through a vaping device. I also wanted to know the ruling on cigarettes and also on nicotine. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, الجواب و بالله التوفيق Since vaping is an alternative to smoking and its’ like smoking, it will have the same… read more »
As Salaamu Alaikum. In regards to this question and response, will this also include occupation? Such as a place that has alcohol? Or Roulette/Play Whe machines? Being a revert, this was my first time Giving Zakaat, but because all the money I have earned at my job, there usually is alcohol or cigarettes, (neither or… read more »
As salaamu alaikum, Are the Electronic cigarettes/ E cigs/ Vaporisers haraam to use? If yes, explain please. Wa Alaikum Assalaam, الجواب و بالله التوفيق The Electronic cigarettes emit vaporised nicotine which is inhaled by an individual. Though one avoids inhaling Tabacco smoke, yet, one inhales vaporized nicotine which is a poisonous substance and is very… read more »
Answered by: Maulana Mustafa Umar Question: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Is it haram to own a shisha business Answer: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi… read more »
Answered by: Molana Muhammad Adnan Question: I’m a 22 years old guy that is facing a really stressful situation right now; I really don’t know what to do and what is the BEST ISLAMICBEHAVIOUR in this type of situation: all this is due to my sister; she is a 18… read more »