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This paper discusses the problem of shishing among Muslim youths and its solutions from the perspective of Islam. It provides the imperativeness of Islamic pundits on the light of Islam in handling problems concerning shishing. It is established that shishing in general is dangerous and hazardous, it leads to many incurable diseases; cancer, heart failure and lung damage inclusive, and it leads to shishers dying young. Allahu SWT has drawn the attention of the entire Ummah that they should abstain from anything that may endanger their lives leading to life termination. The Prophet SAWstrives to prevent his Ummah from falling into danger or doing something that will hurt them in their lives and religion. The paper highlights the dangers of taking intoxicants and shishing in particular. The paper employs majorly a qualitative method approach, mixed with some field work, in conducting the research. The research finds that illiteracy, lack of following the guidance of the Qur’an and Sunnah, as well as lack of seriousness of government toward the shishing by youth fuels the problem, particularly in the developing countries like Nigeria and other African countries, and most of the Muslim populated countries. The research ends with admonition to the youths who are mostly affected by this immoral act to be conscious of Allahu SWT and follow Qur’anic and sunnah guidance in all their activities. It equally encourages government in all ramifications to discharge its responsibilities of securing the lives and properties of the as enshrined upon it by Allahu SWT, thereby fulfilling the vicegerency Amanah.
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