The Ruling on Smoking and Harassing the Worshippers with Its Smell

Question:
This is a questioner from al-Jubayl who says in this question: I know that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade one who has eaten garlic or onions from approaching the worshippers or the place of congregational prayer in the mosque—and that is according to my knowledge—so as not to harm the angels and the worshippers. What is your opinion, Your Eminence, regarding one whose lungs are filled with the smell of smoke, even if he did not smoke before coming to the mosque for prayer? It is well known that the smell of smoke is unpleasant, and I say that it bothers me in my prayer when I am next to a person with this smell. The prohibition came regarding the lawful garlic and onions, so what is the ruling on smoke? Is it forbidden, and does the hadith apply to the smoker?

Answer:
Yes, smoking is forbidden, and there is no doubt that it is forbidden because of the great harm in it; the believer should beware of it, especially if he comes to the mosque shortly after smoking; for this harms people, and its harm may be greater than that of garlic and onions for one who is not accustomed to it.
So it is obligatory for the believer to beware of it; because it is forbidden, and it has many harms, and it also harms people if he smokes when he comes to the mosque and does not take precautions; for he harms those around him, and Allah is the One to be sought for help, yes.

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