National Fatwa Council declares vaping ‘haram’


SEPANG: The National Fatwa Council has declared the use of electronic cigarettes as “haram” for Muslims.

Council chairman Tan Sri Dr Abdul Shukor Husin said that based on scientific studies and findings the council had found that the vaping trend would not bring benefit to users.

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