The Ruling on Sniffing and Smelling Certain Substances
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The questioner:
In this era, a phenomenon is known as "tashfif," which is the smelling of certain tools. So, what is the ruling on this phenomenon? Is its ruling like that of intoxicants? They call it such, and it results in a state of distress.
The Shaykh:
Yes. It has resin on it. From the incense on you.
The questioner:
A type of smoke if it is specific.
The Shaykh:
Whatever is not concealed is forbidden, and whatever causes harm is likewise forbidden. As for if it is something subtle, he learns from it.
In this era, a phenomenon is known as "tashfif," which is the smelling of certain tools. So, what is the ruling on this phenomenon? Is its ruling like that of intoxicants? They call it such, and it results in a state of distress.
The Shaykh:
Yes. It has resin on it. From the incense on you.
The questioner:
A type of smoke if it is specific.
The Shaykh:
Whatever is not concealed is forbidden, and whatever causes harm is likewise forbidden. As for if it is something subtle, he learns from it.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - ٦٩ — archive.org (23:16)
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