Re: desires as the night starts
TLK bhai, please keep your imaan. i know so, that you will, inshallah.
it is the state of intoxication which is not good. and the lethal effect of drinking and smoking on health becomes obvious when somebody is really into this.
yes, if someone has had this and tried it and is able to discern the bad effects, or is not involved in other activities associated with smoking and drinking, such as immoral behaviors and violence, then the harm is self harm at a very personal level.
the reason that Allah swt did not encourage intoxication is because personal health is a right of the body on the self. and we should be thankful that we are admonished to do so. change comes after fully realizing.
best,
Dushwari