A question regarding the permissibility of smoking for beginners.
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
The ruling varies depending on the level of harm associated with it. Generally, if using it causes significant harm to a person's body, it is not permissible. If one knows that starting to smoke will lead to this level of harm, it is also not permissible.
Source: Answers to Inquiries - Smoking and Drugs - Q 1408
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is forbidden for a beginner to smoke if it causes significant harm, even if that harm is anticipated in the future, whether the harm is presumed or likely to the extent that it would be considered a reasonable fear by rational individuals. However, if there is assurance against significant harm, even if it is due to not overindulging, then it is permissible.
Source: Official website.
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