The Ruling on the Terms "Shahid" (Martyr) and "Al-Murhum" (The Deceased) and the Like

Question:
Those who say of a person: "So-and-so is a shahid (martyr)," or "al-murhum (the deceased)," or "the one whom Allah forgave"?

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used the term "shahid (martyr)" for one who is killed in the path of Allah. He is a shahid (martyr), even if his inner intention is known only to Allah. He is not washed, and no funeral prayer is performed over him. If he dies in battle, he is called a shahid (martyr). If he was sincere and pure in his intention, he has Paradise. If he was showing off, his sin is upon him.
As for "al-murhum (the deceased)" and "the one whom Allah forgave," no, that is not said. One says: "May Allah have mercy on him," "May Allah forgive him." The people of the Sunnah and the community do not testify for anyone, neither with Paradise nor with the Fire, except for those for whom the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) testified. But one says: "May Allah have mercy on so-and-so," "May Allah forgive so-and-so." How does he know that he is "al-murhum (the deceased)"? How does he know that he is "the one whom Allah forgave"? But you say: "So-and-so, may Allah have mercy on him," "So-and-so, may Allah forgive him."
Q: Is the word "shahid (martyr)" attached to them?
The Shaykh: No, it is not attached to them; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) called them "shuhada" (martyrs). One who is killed in the path of Allah is called a shahid (martyr), so he is not washed and no funeral prayer is performed over him. He is a shahid (martyr) in the legal ruling. As for what concerns Paradise and the Fire, that is up to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He).