08-08-2003, 01:48 AM
Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem
As-salaamu alaykom wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu
If when questioning suicide you are referring to our brothers in Palestine and similar - then this is a matter for the scholars. And there is a difference of opinion on the matter.
One group is the 'Ulama Sultan' - These are working for the Kings and Presidents who in turn work for the Kafir.
Another group say it is halal - and have very strong proof.
And a third group says we prefer not to do it because it seems like a part of killing one's naffs (suicide). They follow this up though with a statement that this doesn't mean he will go to the fire. Because who does it bases his faith and action on strong fatwas. And because in our present situation there is no better solution.
I myself refuse to judge. Better to keep clear. Here is a few ayat;
[b:5cba746f15]"A part of My servants there was who used to pray `Our Lord! we believe; then do Thou forgive us and have mercy upon us: for Thou art the best of those Who show mercy!'
But you ridiculed them so much, that you even forgot My very existence, and went on laughing at them.
Today I have rewarded them for their fortitude, and they are the ones who have achieved bliss."[/b:5cba746f15]- Surat Al-Muminun (The Believers) 23:109-111
In the end it may not be haram what they do:
[b:5cba746f15]though killing is bad, oppression is worse than killing.[/b:5cba746f15] - Surat al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:191
However if your question relates to say; the youth of today who feel they have nothing to live for etc. - then this we know is haram.
Does death hurt ??
[b:5cba746f15]If you could only see these wrongdoers when they are in the agonies of death and the angels stretch forth their hands saying, "Take out your soul! Today you will be rewarded with a disgraceful punishment for saying falsehood against Allah which you had no right to say and showing arrogance against His revelations!"[/b:5cba746f15] - Surat Al-An'am (The Cattle) 6:93
[b:5cba746f15]And fear the day when ye shall be brought back to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned and none shall be dealt with unjustly.[/b:5cba746f15] Surat Al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:281 (The final revelation from Allah)
Allahu Alim - Allah knows best.
If you have a need to disuss this further please feel free to PM me if that is more suitable.
*edited by Mutawakkil
[i:5cba746f15]WasSalaamu alaykom wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh[/i:5cba746f15]
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