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I was wondering what the ruling was on smokeless tobacco/nicotine products such as Zyns?
As a general rule, intentionally consuming something one knows will negatively impact their health is makrūh (disliked); the level of karāha (dislike) varies depending on the impact to one’s health.[1]
Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches that has gained popularity within recent years. The pouches themselves do not produce smoke or vapor, are odor-less, and do not contain any tobacco. Although products like these are still relatively new and require further study, many mention that Zyn pouches do not include chemicals that are inherently harmful to one’s health.[2]
Although, Zyn pouches are not known to contain chemicals inherently harmful to the body, one should still abstain from their use as they contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug. Becoming dependent on such a drug has the potential to heavily impact one’s health. Thus, it is advisable for the general person to abstain from the use of Zyn pouches and similar products. If an individual is trying to quit smoking and requires Zyn or similar products to help wean themselves off their addiction, it will be permissible for them to do so without any karāha.[3]
And Allah knows best.
Mawlana Ameen Shariff
Student, Darul Iftaa Chicago
Reviewed and approved
Mufti Abrar Mirza
Head Mufti, Darul Iftaa Chicago
[1] ويكره أكل الطين لأنه يضر به والإضرار ينفسه حرام
(المحيط الرضوي، كتاب الاستحسان، باب ما يكره أكله وما لا يكره: ٥/١٣؛ العلمية)
أكل الطين مكروه
(الفتاوى السراجية، كتاب الكراهية والاستحسان: ص ٣٢٧؛ العلمية)
أكل الطين مكروه، وذكر الحلواني إن كان يضر يكره وإن كان يتناوله قليلا أو يفعله أحيانا فلا بأس به
(نصاب الاحتساب، الباب العاشر في الاحتساب في الأكل والشرب والتداوي: ص ١٤٨؛ الطالب الجامعي)
[2] American Lung Association. “ZYN 101: What to Know About Big Tobacco’s Latest Addiction.” American Lung Association, July 31, 2024. https://www.lung.org/blog/zyn-nicotine-addiction
Hunt, Aaron, Gabriella Murza, and Alyssa Ferrin. “Fact Sheet for Parents: What to Know About ZYN Nicotine Pouches.” Utah State University Extension, April 17, 2025. https://extension.usu.edu/heart/research/what-to-know-about-zyn-nicotine-pouches
Robichaud, et al. “Nicotine Pouch Use and Effects.” PubMed Central. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8887571/
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Zyn Pouches: Safer than Smoking but Still Pose Risks.” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2024. https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/zyn-pouches-safer-than-smoking-but-still-pose-risks/
USA Today. “Are Zyns Bad for You? What to Know About Nicotine Pouches.” USA Today, April 10, 2024. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/10/are-zyns-bad-for-you/73207432007/
[3] وإن سال الدم من أنف إنسان، ولم ينقطع حتى خشي على موته، وقد علم بالتجربة أنه لو كتب فاتحة الكتاب والإخلاص بذلك الدم على جبهته ينقطع، لا يرخص له فيه. وقيل: يرخص كما يرخص في شرب الخمر للعطشان، وأكل الميتة في المخمصة، وهو الفتوى.
(الحاوي القدسي، كتاب الاستحسان في الحظر والإباحة، باب في أنواع متفرقة: ٢/٣٢٠؛ النوادر)
التداوي بلبن أتان لا بأس به إن أشار الطبيب إليه.
(الفتاوى السراجية، كتاب الكراهية والاستحسان، باب التداوي والعلاج: ص ٣٣٢؛ العلمية)
May 11, 2026
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