Does Smoking or Vaping Break Your Fast? Islamic Ruling Explained
Yes, smoking traditional cigarettes and using vape devices (e-cigarettes) invalidates the fast. According to Islamic scholars, the act involves intentionally inhaling substances into the body, which is categorized similarly to eating or drinking (“syurbud dukhan” or drinking smoke), thus breaking the fast.
Key Takeaways:
- Intentional Inhalation: Smoking involves deliberately drawing a substance into the body.
- “Drinking Smoke”: In Arabic, smoking is termed syurbud dukhan, implying consumption.
- Distinction from Scents: Unlike passive inhalation of cooking smells or perfume, smoking is an active, substance-based intake.
Fasting in Islam refers to abstaining from eating, drinking, and other specific activities from dawn until sunset. A common question that arises during Ramadan is whether inhaling smoke or vapor falls under these prohibitions. According to Ustaz Muhammad Nashirudin, a lecturer at IAIN Surakarta, the ruling is clear.
Why Smoking and Vaping Invalidate the Fast
Ustaz Nashirudin explains that in Arabic, smoking is referred to as syurbud dukhan, which literally translates to “drinking smoke” or sucking in smoke. Since fasting requires refraining from inserting any substance (Ain) into the body, the intentional inhalation of smoke or vapor breaches this rule.
He references the works of Nusantara scholar Ihsan al-Jampasi from Kediri, who distinguished cigarette smoke from other types of smoke. While unintentionally inhaling the aroma of food or perfume does not break a fast, smoking is a deliberate act of consumption.
| Activity | Effect on Fasting | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking / Vaping | Invalidates Fast | Intentional intake of a substance (“drinking smoke”). |
| Smelling Perfume | Does Not Invalidate | Passive inhalation, not consumption. |
| Smelling Cooking | Does Not Invalidate | Passive inhalation, not consumption. |
Therefore, both traditional smoking and the use of electric cigarettes (vapes) are considered to break the fast and should be avoided during fasting hours.
- Read more: Is Vaping Haram in Islam? A Comprehensive Analysis
- Reference: Tanya Ustaz: Apakah Merokok dan Vape Membatalkan Puasa? Simak Penjelasan Ustaz Nashirudin
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