Indonesia's MUI Considers Halal Ban on E-cigarettes Following Police Proposal
Indonesia's top Islamic council, MUI, is considering issuing a religious decree (fatwa) declaring e-cigarettes (vapes) as 'haram' (forbidden) following a proposal from the National Police. This move could significantly impact the use and distribution of vapes in Indonesia, a country with a large Muslim population.
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