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Although the accepted definition of the martyr is also applied to Muslims as in the case of Sumayah, the mother of ‘Ammaar ibn Yaasir,<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.ummah.net/islam/taqwapalace/stories/ammar-ibn-yaser.html|2=2011-04-23}} Ammar Ibn Yaser] - Ummah.net, accessed April 23, 2011</ref> Muslims soldiers who die while engaging in jihad are also considered martyrs in Islam. | Although the accepted definition of the martyr is also applied to Muslims as in the case of Sumayah, the mother of ‘Ammaar ibn Yaasir,<ref>[{{Reference archive|1=http://www.ummah.net/islam/taqwapalace/stories/ammar-ibn-yaser.html|2=2011-04-23}} Ammar Ibn Yaser] - Ummah.net, accessed April 23, 2011</ref> Muslims soldiers who die while engaging in jihad are also considered martyrs in Islam. | ||
{{Quote| | {{Quote|The Islamic Ruling on the Permissibility of Martyrdom Operations<BR>Sheikh al-Uyayri|Jurists have given the technical definition of a martyr as follows: | ||
According to the Hanafis: | According to the Hanafis: | ||
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From this we can see that those who die fighting in a way war considered to be a jihad are considered martyrs just as are those who are killed by a persecuter for their beliefs. | From this we can see that those who die fighting in a way war considered to be a jihad are considered martyrs just as are those who are killed by a persecuter for their beliefs. | ||
===Ways to | === In the hadith === | ||
====Ways to become a martyr==== | |||
In addition to being killed while actively engaging in violence and warfare, here [[Muhammad]] adds another way for someone to become a martyr: | In addition to being killed while actively engaging in violence and warfare, here [[Muhammad]] adds another way for someone to become a martyr: | ||
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AbuSalam reported on the authority of a man from the companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said: We attacked a tribe of Juhaynah. A man from the Muslims pursued a man of them, and struck him but missed him. He struck himself with the sword. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Your brother, O group of Muslims. The people hastened towards him, but found him dead. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) wrapped him with his clothes and his blood, and offered (funeral) prayer for him and buried him. They said: Apostle of Allah, is he a martyr? He said: Yes, and I am witness to him.}} | AbuSalam reported on the authority of a man from the companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said: We attacked a tribe of Juhaynah. A man from the Muslims pursued a man of them, and struck him but missed him. He struck himself with the sword. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Your brother, O group of Muslims. The people hastened towards him, but found him dead. The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) wrapped him with his clothes and his blood, and offered (funeral) prayer for him and buried him. They said: Apostle of Allah, is he a martyr? He said: Yes, and I am witness to him.}} | ||
===Benefits of | ====Benefits of martyrdom==== | ||
{{Quote|Musnad Ahmed, Tabrani, at-Targheeb wa at-Tarheeb, p.443, vol.2|Ubada bin Samit narrates, that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhe wassallam) said, “The shaheed is granted seven gifts from Allah:<BR> <BR>1) He is forgiven at the first drop of his blood. <BR>2) He sees his status in Jannah. <BR>3) He is dressed in the clothes of Iman. <BR>4) He is safe from the punishment of the grave. <BR>5) He will be safe from the Great fear of the Day of Judgment. <BR>6) A crown of honor will be placed on his head. <BR>7) He will intercede on behalf of 70 members of his family.”}} | {{Quote|Musnad Ahmed, Tabrani, at-Targheeb wa at-Tarheeb, p.443, vol.2|Ubada bin Samit narrates, that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhe wassallam) said, “The shaheed is granted seven gifts from Allah:<BR> <BR>1) He is forgiven at the first drop of his blood. <BR>2) He sees his status in Jannah. <BR>3) He is dressed in the clothes of Iman. <BR>4) He is safe from the punishment of the grave. <BR>5) He will be safe from the Great fear of the Day of Judgment. <BR>6) A crown of honor will be placed on his head. <BR>7) He will intercede on behalf of 70 members of his family.”}} | ||
==== Praise of martyrdom ==== | |||
{{Quote|{{Al Tirmidhi||6|46|3800}}|Narrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: '''"Rejoice, 'Ammar, the transgressing party shall kill you."'''<br>Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)}} | |||
==Martyr Operations== | ==Martyr Operations== | ||