Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Prohibition on Shabbat

Question: What about electronic cigarettes and vaping on Shabbat? Answer: Electronic cigarettes and vaping are strictly prohibited on Shabbat due to their use of electricity and batteries, making them muktzeh. They also involve internal ignition and electrical currents, further reinforcing their prohibition. There is no "kosher electronic cigarette" for Shabbat use, and any leniency in this matter is incorrect. Claims that electronic devices do not constitute actual fire are misleading. All leading rabbis have forbidden the use of electricity on Shabbat. Those who smoke or vape should refrain from doing so on Shabbat, as intentional violation is akin to denying the Torah and is severely punishable, equating the violator with an idol worshipper. It is crucial to observe Shabbat without seeking loopholes.