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Indonesian lawmaker urges MUI to ban vape use under Islamic law
Indonesian lawmaker Ahmad Sahroni urged MUI to declare vaping forbidden under Islamic law, after the country’s police chief raised concerns about vapes.
MUI is Indonesia’s Council of Ulama, a body that issues religious rulings.
Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto cited liquid drugs carried in vape devices and said the method of smuggling was becoming more common.
Sahroni said vapes pose health risks and can be used to consume drugs, and argued they cause more harm than benefit.
MUI says it will examine the proposal in depth, but has not yet announced a ruling.
Sahroni acknowledged that a ban could affect vape sellers and called for a plan to help businesses and workers in the industry.
He also suggested research into safer electronic cigarettes that would be harder to misuse.
Indonesian lawmaker Ahmad Sahroni urged the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to issue a fatwa declaring vape use haram under Islamic law.
Sahroni said vaping poses health risks and can be used to consume drugs.
He called on MUI to make the issue a priority because it affects the public.
MUI’s fatwa chief said the council would follow up with an in-depth discussion using various approaches.
Sahroni acknowledged a ban could affect vape sellers and called for an exit strategy for industry stakeholders.
- Who
- Ahmad Sahroni, deputy chair of Commission III of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, urged MUI to act.
- What
- He called for a fatwa declaring vape use haram.
- When
- Sahroni made the request on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
- Where
- The request was reported in Indonesia. MUI’s earlier discussion with the police chief took place at MUI’s central office in Menteng, Jakarta.
- Why
- Sahroni said vape use poses health risks and can be a way to consume drugs.
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Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto visited MUI’s central office in Menteng, Jakarta, and raised the dangers of vaping.
MUI fatwa chief Asrorun Niam Sholeh said the council would follow up on the police chief’s proposal with an in-depth discussion.
Ahmad Sahroni urged MUI to issue a fatwa declaring vape use haram.
- Lawmaker
- Ahmad Sahroni
- Requested ruling
- Fatwa declaring vape use haram
- Council
- Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)
- Police chief
- Suyudi Ario Seto
- Reported request date
- 17 October 2026
What people are saying
Given the various facts and data about the dangers of vaping, which is not only harmful to health but also dangerous as a means of consuming drugs, MUI should issue a fatwa declaring vaping haram.
The police chief, during a visit to MUI, conveyed the dangers of vaping, so MUI will follow up with an in-depth discussion using various approaches.