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What is the ruling of Sharia on the user of shammah, which is placed in the mouth and greatly affects the brain?

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The ruling on "Al-Shammah" - which is ground tobacco placed in the mouth and nose and manufactured by tobacco companies - is the same as the ruling on smoking in terms of prohibition, due to its similar harmful effects.

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