What is the ruling on using a weapon if a person attacks one of the Muslims?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : I saw a person attacking one of the Muslims, and I was unable to repel him except by using a weapon. Is this permissible for me, or is it not permissible?
The Shaykh : If the one who wants to attack the Muslim intends to kill him, it is obligatory for you to defend yourself, even if it leads to his death, because it is obligatory to save a life. As for if it is less than that, it is not permissible for you to kill him.
The questioner : Without killing.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What if you repel him with something that does not kill him, meaning he could not be repelled except by that? Then repel him, because it is obligatory for the Muslim to support his brother. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 2443.
The Shaykh : If the one who wants to attack the Muslim intends to kill him, it is obligatory for you to defend yourself, even if it leads to his death, because it is obligatory to save a life. As for if it is less than that, it is not permissible for you to kill him.
The questioner : Without killing.
The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What if you repel him with something that does not kill him, meaning he could not be repelled except by that? Then repel him, because it is obligatory for the Muslim to support his brother. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: