What is the ruling on one who killed a communist after he pronounced the two testimonies of faith in jihad?
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The questioner : This happened in Afghanistan. One of the mujahideen brothers found a communist, and this communist testified to the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad, saying, "I have become a Muslim." So this mujahid killed him.
The Shaykh : A Muslim?
The questioner : Yes, he killed this communist after he declared Islam by the two testimonies of faith. Is this incident similar to the incident of Usamah ibn Zayd, or is it different?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is similar to it. This Muslim man is forbidden from killing him, as long as he said, "I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."
The questioner : Even though the communist was covered in wounds, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Even if he was covered in wounds, does he not have his mind?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Everyone who has his mind, his Islam is valid. But as long as he is interpreting the text, Allah forgives him.
And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and his Companions, and those who follow them with excellence until the Day of Judgment.
The Shaykh : A Muslim?
The questioner : Yes, he killed this communist after he declared Islam by the two testimonies of faith. Is this incident similar to the incident of Usamah ibn Zayd, or is it different?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is similar to it. This Muslim man is forbidden from killing him, as long as he said, "I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."
The questioner : Even though the communist was covered in wounds, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Even if he was covered in wounds, does he not have his mind?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Everyone who has his mind, his Islam is valid. But as long as he is interpreting the text, Allah forgives him.
And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and his Companions, and those who follow them with excellence until the Day of Judgment.