FatwaJohorMarriage & Family
PENGHISAP ROKOK MENJADI SAKSI NIKAH
Is a marriage contract valid if one of its witnesses is a cigarette smoker?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that smoking is haram and that a smoker is considered fasiq for persisting in a minor sin, while marriage witnesses are required to be just.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that smoking is haram and that a smoker is considered fasiq for persisting in a minor sin, while marriage witnesses are required to be just. However, because such fasiq conduct through smoking is widespread and some people rely on scholars who do not prohibit it, the most suitable ruling is that the contract is valid on the basis of haajiyat need. The witness should seek forgiveness and repent before the ceremony begins, and the bride's guardian or the organiser should first try to find non-smoking witnesses.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Walaubagaimanapun, Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor telah memutuskan bahawa menghisap rokok adalah haram.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “PENGHISAP ROKOK MENJADI SAKSI NIKAH”, 26 September 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=158. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/smoker-as-marriage-contract-witness/