What is the role of scholars in the face of the spread of the phenomenon of smoking?

Question:
A dangerous disease has spread in our society, which is the disease of smoking, and people have become open about it without shame or reverence. Do you and the scholars have a role in curbing this dangerous disease and coordinating with the state authorities to limit it?

Answer:
It has been widespread for a long time, and perhaps it is now less than before, because the call to quit it has spread among disbelievers and Muslims, and the words of doctors explaining its harm and danger have become widespread. So it is decreasing, as it appears, and Allah knows best; it is decreasing, not increasing. And soon, if Allah wills, it will disappear, because people have come to know its great harm and much evil, so perhaps it will disappear soon, if Allah wills. There is no doubt that the one who does it deserves discipline, but because of its prevalence and its occurrence among the elders and those in authority, it is difficult to discipline them, and we seek help from Allah. Yes.