Please conclude as to whether smoking is Haram, Makruh Tanzihi or Makruh Tahrimi.
Question
Can the classification of smoking change or be different according to different individuals & circumstances?
Answer
In principle, smoking is not permissible. The degree of prohibition is Makrooh.
It is possible that a ruling may differ in relation to an individual and circumstances.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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