Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 week ago | Report Abuse

By allowing smoking, an establishment could be seen as promoting something harmful, which Islam prohibits. Certifying such businesses as halal may confuse consumers about the nature of halal certification, as halal encompasses both food quality and adherence to broader Islamic ethical standards.

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Halal standards in food preparation extend beyond just the ingredients used; the environment where food is prepared and served must be clean and safe. Tobacco smoke in eateries creates an unhygienic environment, impacting both the air quality and the cleanliness of the area, which contradicts the Islamic requirements for purity.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 week ago | Report Abuse

Islamic principles emphasize the preservation of health, and numerous fatwas (Islamic legal rulings) by scholars and religious authorities, including Malaysia's National Fatwa Council, have declared smoking as haram due to the severe health risks associated with tobacco. Certifying establishments that tolerate tobacco usage would go against this core principle.