What is called suicide operations or martyrdom operations: are they prescribed?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is called suicide operations or martyrdom operations, are these prescribed?
Answer:
No, this is killing oneself. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) has forbidden the Muslim to kill himself under any circumstances or for any reason. It is not permissible for a Muslim to kill himself. Whoever kills himself is threatened with the Fire; the hadiths are authentic. The one who kills himself is committing a forbidden act, namely suicide, which is not permissible. As for fighting the disbelievers under a Muslim banner, entering into danger, and entering the ranks of the polytheists, this is jihad in the path of Allah and not killing oneself. You did not kill yourself, but the disbelievers kill you. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is called suicide operations or martyrdom operations, are these prescribed?
Answer:
No, this is killing oneself. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) has forbidden the Muslim to kill himself under any circumstances or for any reason. It is not permissible for a Muslim to kill himself. Whoever kills himself is threatened with the Fire; the hadiths are authentic. The one who kills himself is committing a forbidden act, namely suicide, which is not permissible. As for fighting the disbelievers under a Muslim banner, entering into danger, and entering the ranks of the polytheists, this is jihad in the path of Allah and not killing oneself. You did not kill yourself, but the disbelievers kill you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1025 -2802] ما يُسمى بالعمليات الانتحارية أو الاستشهادية، هل هي مشروعة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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