A: They argue that it is harmful, narcotic, and intoxicant in some cases. Indeed, its harm is overwhelming and the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm i.e. it is impermissible to take any harmful substance that may violate the religious rules or spoil your life such as poison, tobacco, etc.
Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: and do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allâh) The Prophet (peace be upon him) says: There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm Thus, wellgrounded scholars maintain the prohibition of smoking, because of the grave harms known for smokers and doctors, and whoever associates with smokers.
Smoking may cause sudden death and other diseases e.g. deepseated cough and chronic illness, as is known to all and told by countless people who smoke cigarettes, water pipe, and other types of tobacco. All this is harmful and should be prohibited. Doctors should also advise those who are addicted. Doctors and teachers must avoid this harm, for they are exemplars for people.