An Evaluation of the Causes and Effects of Smoking among Muslim Youths in Keffi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria: Islamic Perspective

Abstract

The paper tries to assess the effects of Smoking among smokers in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria using Islamic perspective. The objectives are to identify the perception, extent of consumption and effects of smoking among smokers in Keffi LGA, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The paper adopted survey method of research and surveillance technique was used for sample size determination. Structured questionnaire was distributed to 61 sampled respondents across Keffi Local Government Area and descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. The research found wide spread negative perception about smoking among the people of Keffi and concluded that smoking has had profound negative effects on both the individual smokers, the family (especially the children and women) as well as the environment. The paper recommends that all other sources of law should emulate the Islamic concept of total abstinence from all harmful materials.

Keywords- Smoking, Smokers, Narcotics, Tobacco, Muslim Youth, Islamic ruling.