In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “And whoever is killed defending his honor is a martyr,” does “his honor” refer only to the wife?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said, "Whoever is killed defending his honor is a martyr." Does "his honor" refer only to his wife, or to all of his mahram (relatives one may not marry)?
Answer:
“His honor” does not refer only to the wife; it includes all his female relatives: his sister, his paternal aunt, and his maternal aunt. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It was reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said, "Whoever is killed defending his honor is a martyr." Does "his honor" refer only to his wife, or to all of his mahram (relatives one may not marry)?
Answer:
“His honor” does not refer only to the wife; it includes all his female relatives: his sister, his paternal aunt, and his maternal aunt. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2633 -3022] في قول الرسول ﷺ: (ومن قتل دون حرمته فهو شهيد) هل يقصد بحرمته الزوجة فقط؟ — youtube.com
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