Ruling on someone who quits smoking then returns to it

Q: I am a heavy smoker who has been harmed by this habit. I did give it up, but after a while I started again and I am still smoking now. Please advise me of the ruling on someone who makes Tawbah (repentance to Allah) of this and then returns to the same sin. May Allah reward you well! (Part No. 22; Page No. 202

A: Smoking is Haram (prohibited), as it causes harm to health and finances, and social problems. There are many pieces of evidence that support this. As for someone who makes Tawbah and gives it up and then starts again, they should make Tawbah to Allah again, and give it up, regretting what they did and sincerely determining not to return to it. We ask Allah to accept your Tawbah and forgive you and us. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.