The Shaykh’s remarks on the ruling regarding smoking
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The Shaykh : ... from the perspective that he did not leave to perform his obligatory duty, meaning the congregation... This is evidence that the jurists call deductive, but it is very strong in the view of some scholars of knowledge. The Prophet applied this practically: a man entered the mosque, and they smelled the scent of garlic or onion from him, so he ordered him to be taken out to al-Baqi'... that this man does not deserve to live with the worshippers, nor does he deserve to live with the living, because he harms the Muslims and the angels.
The questioner : ... .
Another questioner: Well, how should they do it?
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : My dear, he said that to draw their attention to the fact that he is a major sinner because he came to the mosque with his foul smell, but he does not understand... and so on. So, my brother, the evidence for the prohibition of smoking is abundant. You now know that there is harm in it and harm to others, and it has become clear to you that harming others here means definite prohibition, because he harms the believers with his foul smell. And then there is another piece of evidence, which is the squandering of wealth. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih al-Bukhari 6473 forbade the squandering of wealth. I think you are certain that the one who smokes...
And do not approach our fire.
ولا يقربن مصلاناThe questioner : ... .
Another questioner: Well, how should they do it?
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : My dear, he said that to draw their attention to the fact that he is a major sinner because he came to the mosque with his foul smell, but he does not understand... and so on. So, my brother, the evidence for the prohibition of smoking is abundant. You now know that there is harm in it and harm to others, and it has become clear to you that harming others here means definite prohibition, because he harms the believers with his foul smell. And then there is another piece of evidence, which is the squandering of wealth. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)