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AL-KAFI #1912: HUKUM MENGHALANG PEROKOK TEGAR UNTUK SOLAT BERJEMAAH DI MASJID
Can a mosque prevent a heavy smoker from attending congregational prayers if the smell of smoke disturbs other worshippers?
Short answer
It is disliked (makruh) for a smoker to attend the mosque if the smell of smoke on him disturbs other worshippers, and the mosque authorities have the right to prevent his entry.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
It is disliked (makruh) for a smoker to attend the mosque if the smell of smoke on him disturbs other worshippers, and the mosque authorities have the right to prevent his entry. If he comes without disturbing others, his presence should be welcomed and he must not be barred. The recommended solution is to advise him to quit smoking or remove the smell from his body and clothes before attending, and to support him so that he keeps coming to the mosque.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum seseorang yang merokok hadir untuk solat berjemaah di masjid adalah makruh sekiranya kesan bau rokok tersebut akan mengganggu jemaah yang lain.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1912: HUKUM MENGHALANG PEROKOK TEGAR UNTUK SOLAT BERJEMAAH DI MASJID”, 11 January 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/5502-al-kafi-1912-hukum-menghalang-perokok-tegar-untuk-solat-berjemaah-di-masjid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/barring-heavy-smoker-congregational-prayer-mosque/