Is it valid for a user of shamma to be an imam, and is shamma forbidden?
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Question:
Is it valid for a user of shamma to be an imam? And is shamma forbidden?
Answer:
If shamma is made from forbidden substances, such as tobacco, qat, or similar intoxicants, mind-altering substances, or narcotics, then it is forbidden. It is not permissible for one who uses it to be an imam, nor is it permissible for people to appoint an imam who uses forbidden shamma, because he would be a bad example for others. If shamma is made from forbidden substances, it is forbidden, like tobacco, qat, or some kind of narcotic or intoxicant. It is forbidden, and it must be prevented, and those who use it must be disciplined. He is not fit to be an imam for people in their prayer. Yes.
Is it valid for a user of shamma to be an imam? And is shamma forbidden?
Answer:
If shamma is made from forbidden substances, such as tobacco, qat, or similar intoxicants, mind-altering substances, or narcotics, then it is forbidden. It is not permissible for one who uses it to be an imam, nor is it permissible for people to appoint an imam who uses forbidden shamma, because he would be a bad example for others. If shamma is made from forbidden substances, it is forbidden, like tobacco, qat, or some kind of narcotic or intoxicant. It is forbidden, and it must be prevented, and those who use it must be disciplined. He is not fit to be an imam for people in their prayer. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يصح لشارب الشمة أن يكون إماما، وهل الشمة حرام؟ — youtube.com
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