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Naswar
Since everybody is talking about naswar, I figured it was the perfect time to share some info on it.
I did a bit of research on the net but it did not give me any results, looks like we need to post an article for everyone to view. I remember reading a newspaper article several years ago about how naswar made its way into pushtun society. It was used by pushtun warriors when they were injured in a battle and then it became a common thing. From what I remember from the article, pushtuns picked up naswar consumption from either Mongols or Turks who used to use it as a pain killer for wounded soldiers.
I did a bit of research on the net but it did not give me any results, looks like we need to post an article for everyone to view. I remember reading a newspaper article several years ago about how naswar made its way into pushtun society. It was used by pushtun warriors when they were injured in a battle and then it became a common thing. From what I remember from the article, pushtuns picked up naswar consumption from either Mongols or Turks who used to use it as a pain killer for wounded soldiers.
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I found it and my cousins told me what
it was and they told me to try it..
It doesnt really do anything ..
well i could not ffeel anything :D
the green stuff is yucckk .. and
its not good for u anyway
i dont really understand why u would
just sniff it regular :D
only make u aaaachhuuu
Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
Niswar is a kind of smokeless tobacco produced in Asia. It is also known as Naswar or Nass. It is similar to chewing the tobacco in the leaf known as ?Pan?.
The ruling with regards to chewing such tobacco is differed upon among contemporary scholars, as is the case in smoking cigarettes and pipes. Major Arab scholars regard the consumption of tobacco in cigarettes to be unlawful (haram) whereas the Hanafi scholars of the Indian subcontinent hold it to be permissible, although somewhat disliked (makruh tanzihan), provided one rids himself of the bad smell as quick as possible.
Thus, major Hanafi scholars from the Indian subcontinent have permitted the chewing of tobacco in the form of Niswar or Pan, although it will be detested. The degree of detestability would vary according to the tobacco contained in the substance. Chewing tobacco in these substances is also considered to be less of harm than actually smoking cigarettes, as proven by experts. Also, the aspect of harming others by passive smoking and bad smell (which is apparent is cigarettes) is not found in such substances or is relatively less.
One the great late Hanafi scholars, Imam Abd al-Hay al-Lakhnawi (Allah have mercy on him) has stated in his naf? al-Mufti wa al-Sa?il that, it will be permitted to consume pan, for the tobacco contained therein is relatively less. (See: al-Fatawa al-Lakhnawi, p. 379).
Thus, precaution would definitely be in avoiding Niswar and other such substances, as some scholars have a strict opinion regarding them. However, there is scope in following the Ijtihad of those who are more lenient.
Therefore, the Imam and teacher regarding whom you have mentioned that he has a habit of chewing Niswar should not be disregarded or looked down upon due to this fact. He could be following the more flexible opinion or there could be some other reason. One should always have a good assumption (husn al-Zann) about others especially scholars and Imams.
And Allah Knows Best
Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK daruliftaa.org
many "sniff" it for nazla ..
it doesnt harm ur body like the green naswar stuff :S
Anyway i heard its maqru !??