Is a person who dies of cancer considered a martyr?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: My mother (may Allah have mercy on her) passed away a few days ago, may Allah keep us and you safe, due to cancer that had spread to her chest and lungs. Is she considered a martyr because of that?
Answer:
Allah knows best. We do not assert martyrdom except with evidence, but we hope for the believer, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: My mother (may Allah have mercy on her) passed away a few days ago, may Allah keep us and you safe, due to cancer that had spread to her chest and lungs. Is she considered a martyr because of that?
Answer:
Allah knows best. We do not assert martyrdom except with evidence, but we hope for the believer, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2746] هل من مات بمرض السرطان يُعتبر شهيداً؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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