Cannabidiol Is Forbidden Fatwa No: 432535
- Fatwa Date:23-11-2020
Can the cbd stuff that looks like weed but contains less than 0.3 percent thc be smoked as an alternative to marijuana or is it also haram
All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
In general, we say that what we know about this substance called cannabidiol is that it is a substance extracted from the hemp plant, and it is one of 113 identified cannabinoids in cannabis plants and accounts for up to 40% of the plant's extract, as per the Wikipedia (The Free Encyclopedia).
Hemp is a plant that has a narcotic effect, and it has effects on the body. It is one of the most widely used drugs in the world.
Since this is the case, then it is not permissible to use that substance extracted from it.
For more benefit on steps to follow to quit smoking, please refer to Fataawa 88467 and 359686.
For more benefit on the prohibition of smoking, please refer to Fataawa 354349, 282784, 81933, and 85441.
Allah Knows best.