Is smoking allowed in Islam?

Official Ruling on Smoking in Islam

In the year 2000, Dr. Nasr Farid Wasil, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, declared that smoking is considered haram (forbidden) in Islam due to its harmful health implications. This fatwa designated smoking as a significant sin, comparable to the consumption of alcohol, and suggested that it could serve as a valid reason for divorce. The ruling sparked considerable debate and controversy within Egypt.