SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Makarem answered questions about smoking and fasting.
Question: Can those who are unable to quit smoking or opium fast and still smoke them?
The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: According to Wajib precaution, the fasting is not correct, and the general public is able at least during days of Ramadhan to quit these, and this blessed month is a suitable opportunity for quitting them.
Question: If the smoking person is unable to quit in a way that if he/she quits will get headache and this person is also cannot travel; how can such a person fast in the correct way?
The Grand Ayatollah Makarem: If nicotine patch can resolve the problem, can use that.
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