The ruling on one killed in defense of the homeland: Is he a martyr?
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The questioner:
This questioner says: There are many questions asked about one killed in defense of the homeland. Is he considered a martyr?
The Shaykh:
We hope for that for him, because he is defending the Muslims and the sanctities of the Muslims, so martyrdom is hoped for him.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
We do not assert it; we do not assert it. No one knows this except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), who knows the intentions and knows [the truth], but we hope for it for him. Because this is considered like the guards of the frontiers and like... Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: There are many questions asked about one killed in defense of the homeland. Is he considered a martyr?
The Shaykh:
We hope for that for him, because he is defending the Muslims and the sanctities of the Muslims, so martyrdom is hoped for him.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
We do not assert it; we do not assert it. No one knows this except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), who knows the intentions and knows [the truth], but we hope for it for him. Because this is considered like the guards of the frontiers and like... Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 15-01-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (57:04)
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