Question
What is the difference between Makrooh Tahrimi and Haraam? Is smoking haraam or makrooh? Some muftis say that it is makrooh, not haraam.
Answer
Both Makrooh Tahreemi and Haraam are practically the same. The consequence of both Haraam and Makrooh Tahreemi is the Fire of Jahannam. Those who say that smoking is Makrooh Tahreemi also mean that the smoker is destined for the Fire of Jahannam. They do not mean that smoking is permissible. The technical meaning of Makrooh Tahrimi is applied for this type of prohibition.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 25 No 05
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- 5
Appears under THE PAAK CHAMBER POT (approximate).