The Ruling on Smoking and Entering the Mosque Wearing Slippers

Question:
One of the brothers is asking about the ruling on entering the mosque wearing what is called *isqat* (slippers). If he needs them and he is in a state of purity, there is no harm in wearing them, as long as he is pure and they are free from impurity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to enter the mosque wearing his slippers, and he would turn them over. This person is also asking about the ruling on smoking, and what do you say about those who say it is disliked?

Answer:
Smoking is forbidden because it is harmful to the body and health, it has a foul smell, a foul taste, and is harmful to health. It has no benefit in any way; it is merely a habit that has taken over some people, and they admit that it has no benefit. Therefore, it is forbidden; it is among the impure things. Does anyone say that smoke is among the good things? No one says so. Even those who smoke do not say it is among the good things, but they say, "We are afflicted with it," and they do not say it is among the good things. It is among the impure things. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said regarding His Messenger: