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	This article discusses suicide bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why a number of scholars have deemed it to be permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]], while many other scholars have condemned the practice. Large surveys in the second decade of the 21st century have found a trend of increasing majorities who disapprove of al Qaeda and suicide attacks against civilians in most Muslim countries.<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2013/09/10/muslim-publics-share-concerns-about-extremist-groups/ Widespread concerns about extremism in Muslim nations, and little support for it] Pew Research Centrue, 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2014/07/01/concerns-about-islamic-extremism-on-the-rise-in-middle-east/ Concerns about Islamic Extremism on the Rise in Middle East] Pew Research Centrue, 2014</ref>		This article discusses suicide bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why a number of scholars have deemed it to be permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]], while many other scholars have condemned the practice. Large surveys in the second decade of the 21st century have found a trend of increasing majorities who disapprove of al Qaeda and suicide attacks against civilians in most Muslim countries.<ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2013/09/10/muslim-publics-share-concerns-about-extremist-groups/ Widespread concerns about extremism in Muslim nations, and little support for it] Pew Research Centrue, 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2014/07/01/concerns-about-islamic-extremism-on-the-rise-in-middle-east/ Concerns about Islamic Extremism on the Rise in Middle East] Pew Research Centrue, 2014</ref>

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	Many verses in the Quran, however, relate to the pre-Islamic era, a famous one for example is “On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone killed a person - unless it for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew all mankind “ [Qur'an 5:32]. “Mischief” is understood to mean disbelief, according to Muhammad, his companions and the famous Muffasirun (like Ibn Kathir and al-Suyuti). This verse is related to the time of Adam and Eve, when Cain killed his brother Abel, so Allah sent down this verse. Many other verses and hadith refer to stories of past times and are nonetheless used to derive rulings, especially when clear evidence to the contrary is absent.		Many verses in the Quran, however, relate to the pre-Islamic era, a famous one for example is “On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone killed a person - unless it for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew all mankind “ [Qur'an 5:32]. “Mischief” is understood to mean disbelief, according to Muhammad, his companions and the famous Muffasirun (like Ibn Kathir and al-Suyuti). This verse is related to the time of Adam and Eve, when Cain killed his brother Abel, so Allah sent down this verse. Many other verses and hadith refer to stories of past times and are nonetheless used to derive rulings, especially when clear evidence to the contrary is absent.

	For further information of above verse, see: [[If Anyone ~~Slew~~ a Person]]		For further information of above verse, see: [[If Anyone Slays a Person (Qur'an 5:32)]]

	Muhammad also praised the lady that killed herself in the incident by calling it a “beautiful/pleasant fragrance”, without pointing out that such an act would in his Sharia be prohibited, which is something he could have done and did do in other cases. For instance, while Yusuf (Jospeh) has his brothers and parents prostrate to him in the Qur'an, Muhammad is reported to have explicitly stated that such a practice (prostrating to humans or even prophets) would no longer be permissible in his (Muhammad's) time.		Muhammad also praised the lady that killed herself in the incident by calling it a “beautiful/pleasant fragrance”, without pointing out that such an act would in his Sharia be prohibited, which is something he could have done and did do in other cases. For instance, while Yusuf (Jospeh) has his brothers and parents prostrate to him in the Qur'an, Muhammad is reported to have explicitly stated that such a practice (prostrating to humans or even prophets) would no longer be permissible in his (Muhammad's) time.

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	Here is another excerpt taken from a longer fatwa (15 pages in length) by Muslim scholar Sheikh al-Uyayri, explaining in depth why suicide bombings and killing of civilians (including Muslims) via the use of them as "human shields" is permissible in Islam.		Here is another excerpt taken from a longer fatwa (15 pages in length) by Muslim scholar Sheikh al-Uyayri, explaining in depth why suicide bombings and killing of civilians (including Muslims) via the use of them as "human shields" is permissible in Islam.

	{{Quote\|[[The Islamic Ruling on the Permissibility of Martyrdom Operations]]<BR>Sheikh al-Uyayri\|We have arrived at the conclusion that martyrdom operations are permissible, and in fact '''the Mujahid who is killed in them is better than one who is killed fighting in the ranks''', for there are gradations even among martyrs, corresponding to their role, action effort and risk undertaken. Then, we explained how martyrdom operations are the least costly to the Mujahideen and most detrimental to the enemy. We have heard, as you must have, that '''most scholars today permit such operations; at least 30 Fatawa have been issued to this effect'''. We explained how this issue is derived from the issue of plunging single-handedly into the enemy ranks; something which is praiseworthy by the agreement of jurists. We then further stated that we preferred the view that such an action is permissible even if martyrdom is the only goal, although it is certainly not the optimal practice. Martyrdom operations should not be carried out unless certain conditions are met:		{{Quote\|The Islamic Ruling on the Permissibility of Martyrdom Operations<BR>Sheikh al-Uyayri\|We have arrived at the conclusion that martyrdom operations are permissible, and in fact '''the Mujahid who is killed in them is better than one who is killed fighting in the ranks''', for there are gradations even among martyrs, corresponding to their role, action effort and risk undertaken. Then, we explained how martyrdom operations are the least costly to the Mujahideen and most detrimental to the enemy. We have heard, as you must have, that '''most scholars today permit such operations; at least 30 Fatawa have been issued to this effect'''. We explained how this issue is derived from the issue of plunging single-handedly into the enemy ranks; something which is praiseworthy by the agreement of jurists. We then further stated that we preferred the view that such an action is permissible even if martyrdom is the only goal, although it is certainly not the optimal practice. Martyrdom operations should not be carried out unless certain conditions are met:

	1. One's intention is sincere and pure - to raise the Word of Allah. <BR>		1. One's intention is sincere and pure - to raise the Word of Allah. <BR>

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	This article discusses [[suicide]] bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why a number of scholars have deemed it to be permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].		This article discusses suicide bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why a number of scholars have deemed it to be permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].

	==Exceptions to norms==		==Exceptions to norms==
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	{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' They were struggling and scuffling in the fire, until a woman and her baby whom she was breast feeding came and it was as if she was being somewhat hesitant of falling into the fire, so her baby said to her, "Be patient mother! For verily, you are following the truth!'') Muslim also recorded this Hadith at the end of the Sahih. }}		{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' They were struggling and scuffling in the fire, until a woman and her baby whom she was breast feeding came and it was as if she was being somewhat hesitant of falling into the fire, so her baby said to her, "Be patient mother! For verily, you are following the truth!'') Muslim also recorded this Hadith at the end of the Sahih. }}

	==== Observations ====		====Observations====
	This hadith indicates that killing yourself is allowed in Islam in certain circumstances.The lady killed herself, which benefited Islam, because many people converted to Islam after being amazed by her actions. Hence, many scholars conclude, killing yourself is ok when it is going to “benefit” Islam, like in this incident.		This hadith indicates that killing yourself is allowed in Islam in certain circumstances.The lady killed herself, which benefited Islam, because many people converted to Islam after being amazed by her actions. Hence, many scholars conclude, killing yourself is ok when it is going to “benefit” Islam, like in this incident.

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	And he 'said to them: Take him to such and such mountain; make him climb up that mountain and when you reach its top (ask him to renounce his faith) but if he refuses to do so, then throw him (down the mountain). So they took him and made him climb up the mountain and he said: O Allah, save me from them (in any way) Thou likest and the mountain began to quake and they all fell down and that person came walking to the king. The king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them. He again handed him to some of his courtiers and said: Take him and carry him in a small boat and when you reach the middle of the ocean (ask him to renounce) his religion, but if he does not renounce his religion throw him (into the water). So they took him and he said: O Allah, save me from them and what they want to do. It was quite soon that the boat turned over and they were drowned and he came walking to the king, and the king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them, and he said to the king: '''You cannot kill me until you do what I ask you to do'''. And he said: What is that? He said: '''You should gather people in a plain and hang me by the trunk (of a tree). Then take hold of an arrow from the quiver and say: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the worlds; then shoot an arrow and if you do that then you would be able to kill me'''. So he (the king) called the people in an open plain and tied him (the boy) to the trunk of a tree, then he took hold of an arrow from his quiver and then placed the arrow in the bow and then said: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the young boy; he then shot an arrow and it bit his temple. He (the boy) placed his hands upon the temple where the '''arrow had bit him and he died''' and the people said: We affirm our faith in the Lord of this young man}}		And he 'said to them: Take him to such and such mountain; make him climb up that mountain and when you reach its top (ask him to renounce his faith) but if he refuses to do so, then throw him (down the mountain). So they took him and made him climb up the mountain and he said: O Allah, save me from them (in any way) Thou likest and the mountain began to quake and they all fell down and that person came walking to the king. The king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them. He again handed him to some of his courtiers and said: Take him and carry him in a small boat and when you reach the middle of the ocean (ask him to renounce) his religion, but if he does not renounce his religion throw him (into the water). So they took him and he said: O Allah, save me from them and what they want to do. It was quite soon that the boat turned over and they were drowned and he came walking to the king, and the king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them, and he said to the king: '''You cannot kill me until you do what I ask you to do'''. And he said: What is that? He said: '''You should gather people in a plain and hang me by the trunk (of a tree). Then take hold of an arrow from the quiver and say: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the worlds; then shoot an arrow and if you do that then you would be able to kill me'''. So he (the king) called the people in an open plain and tied him (the boy) to the trunk of a tree, then he took hold of an arrow from his quiver and then placed the arrow in the bow and then said: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the young boy; he then shot an arrow and it bit his temple. He (the boy) placed his hands upon the temple where the '''arrow had bit him and he died''' and the people said: We affirm our faith in the Lord of this young man}}

	==== Observations ====		====Observations====
	The first hadith indicates that Muslims will be rewarded based on their intentions, including the intentions of an act they carry out, rather than just the act itself. Hence a suicide bomber who blows himself up because of what is considered a good reason in Islam (e.g. to kill enemies of Islam), then according to a straightforward reading of this hadith, he will be rewarded for that as that was his intention first and foremost.		The first hadith indicates that Muslims will be rewarded based on their intentions, including the intentions of an act they carry out, rather than just the act itself. Hence a suicide bomber who blows himself up because of what is considered a good reason in Islam (e.g. to kill enemies of Islam), then according to a straightforward reading of this hadith, he will be rewarded for that as that was his intention first and foremost.

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	This article discusses [[suicide]] bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why it is permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].		This article discusses [[suicide]] bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why it is permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].

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	Shaykh Gibril Haddad of SunniPath.com and LivingIslam.com said about the hadith of the [[Misinterpreted Qur'anic Verses#Those who blow themselves up are throwing themselves into destruction (2:195)\|man who rushed into the enemy by himself seeking death]] (an act that was praised), regarding “Suicide Warfare”		Shaykh Gibril Haddad of SunniPath.com and LivingIslam.com said about the hadith of the [[Misinterpreted Qur'anic Verses#Those who blow themselves up are throwing themselves into destruction (2:195)\|man who rushed into the enemy by himself seeking death]] (an act that was praised), regarding “Suicide Warfare”
	{{Quote\|1=[{{Reference archive\|1=http://www.livingislam.org/k/ighm_e.html\|2=2011-05-28}} Inghimas In ' Suicide ' Warfare] ''- [[Gibril Haddad]]'', LivingIslam.com\|2=In light of the above paradigms, if, by immersing himself into enemy ranks, a fighter brings about his own death, such self-immersion is legally the same as bringing about his own death by his own hand. In this respect there is '''no legal difference between the direct hand of the self-detonating suicide fighter and the proxy hand of the outnumbered fighter entering the fray [battle, fight] alone.'''}}		{{Quote\|1=[{{Reference archive\|1=http://www.livingislam.org/k/ighm_e.html\|2=2011-05-28}} Inghimas In ' Suicide ' Warfare] ''- [[Gibril Haddad]]'', LivingIslam.com\|2=In light of the above paradigms, if, by immersing himself into enemy ranks, a fighter brings about his own death, such self-immersion is legally the same as bringing about his own death by his own hand. In this respect there is '''no legal difference between the direct hand of the self-detonating suicide fighter and the proxy hand of the outnumbered fighter entering the fray [battle, fight] alone.'''}}
	~~==See Also==~~

	~~{{Hub4\|Suicide\|Suicide}}~~

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	===The lady who was boiled or burned for her faith===		===The lady who was boiled or burned for her faith===

	Suicide bombings involve death at the attacker's own hands rather than the enemy's. The use of the following narrations to defend suicide bombings has been heavily contested. The main objections are that in both versions the woman was already being executed, and that the incidents occured in the pre-Islamic era. Moreover, the incidents are clearly intended to glorify faith when the victim could have renounced it and saved herself (similarly see {{Bukhari\|4\|56\|~~809~~}}).		Suicide bombings involve death at the attacker's own hands rather than the enemy's. The use of the following narrations to defend suicide bombings has been heavily contested. The main objections are that in both versions the woman was already being executed, and that the incidents occured in the pre-Islamic era. Moreover, the incidents are clearly intended to glorify faith when the victim could have renounced it and saved herself (similarly see {{Bukhari\|\|\|3612\|darussalam}}).

	{{Quote\| 1= Imam Ahmad has narrated in his Musnad (1/310) [and a similar narration is in Ibn Majah (4030) \|2= Ibn `Abbas said that the Messenger of Allah said, "On the night in which I was taken by night, a pleasant fragrance came my way, and so I said, "O Gabriel! What is this pleasant fragrance?" He said, "This is the fragrance of the hairdresser of Pharaoh's daughter, and [of the hairdresser]'s children." I said, "What is her situation?" He said, "While she was combing Pharaoh's daughter's hair one day, the comb fell from her hand, so she said, "In the name of Allah." Pharaoh's daughter asked, "[You mean] my father?" She said, "No, rather my Lord, and the Lord of your father, is Allah." She said, "Can I tell him that?" She said, "Yes.""….		{{Quote\| 1= Imam Ahmad has narrated in his Musnad (1/310) [and a similar narration is in Ibn Majah (4030) \|2= Ibn `Abbas said that the Messenger of Allah said, "On the night in which I was taken by night, a pleasant fragrance came my way, and so I said, "O Gabriel! What is this pleasant fragrance?" He said, "This is the fragrance of the hairdresser of Pharaoh's daughter, and [of the hairdresser]'s children." I said, "What is her situation?" He said, "While she was combing Pharaoh's daughter's hair one day, the comb fell from her hand, so she said, "In the name of Allah." Pharaoh's daughter asked, "[You mean] my father?" She said, "No, rather my Lord, and the Lord of your father, is Allah." She said, "Can I tell him that?" She said, "Yes.""….
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	An earlier part of the hadith about the ditch has also been used to defend suicide attacks. Here, a boy invites his own execution as a demonstration of faith, though unlike in suicide bombings his death does not occur at his own hands.		An earlier part of the hadith about the ditch has also been used to defend suicide attacks. Here, a boy invites his own execution as a demonstration of faith, though unlike in suicide bombings his death does not occur at his own hands.

	{{Quote\|{{Muslim\|42\|~~7148~~}}\| The Prophet said, 'O people! The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.		{{Quote\|{{Muslim\|\|3005\|reference}}\| The Prophet said, 'O people! The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
	And he 'said to them: Take him to such and such mountain; make him climb up that mountain and when you reach its top (ask him to renounce his faith) but if he refuses to do so, then throw him (down the mountain). So they took him and made him climb up the mountain and he said: O Allah, save me from them (in any way) Thou likest and the mountain began to quake and they all fell down and that person came walking to the king. The king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them. He again handed him to some of his courtiers and said: Take him and carry him in a small boat and when you reach the middle of the ocean (ask him to renounce) his religion, but if he does not renounce his religion throw him (into the water). So they took him and he said: O Allah, save me from them and what they want to do. It was quite soon that the boat turned over and they were drowned and he came walking to the king, and the king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them, and he said to the king: '''You cannot kill me until you do what I ask you to do'''. And he said: What is that? He said: '''You should gather people in a plain and hang me by the trunk (of a tree). Then take hold of an arrow from the quiver and say: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the worlds; then shoot an arrow and if you do that then you would be able to kill me'''. So he (the king) called the people in an open plain and tied him (the boy) to the trunk of a tree, then he took hold of an arrow from his quiver and then placed the arrow in the bow and then said: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the young boy; he then shot an arrow and it bit his temple. He (the boy) placed his hands upon the temple where the '''arrow had bit him and he died''' and the people said: We affirm our faith in the Lord of this young man}}		And he 'said to them: Take him to such and such mountain; make him climb up that mountain and when you reach its top (ask him to renounce his faith) but if he refuses to do so, then throw him (down the mountain). So they took him and made him climb up the mountain and he said: O Allah, save me from them (in any way) Thou likest and the mountain began to quake and they all fell down and that person came walking to the king. The king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them. He again handed him to some of his courtiers and said: Take him and carry him in a small boat and when you reach the middle of the ocean (ask him to renounce) his religion, but if he does not renounce his religion throw him (into the water). So they took him and he said: O Allah, save me from them and what they want to do. It was quite soon that the boat turned over and they were drowned and he came walking to the king, and the king said to him: What has happened to your companions? He said: Allah has saved me from them, and he said to the king: '''You cannot kill me until you do what I ask you to do'''. And he said: What is that? He said: '''You should gather people in a plain and hang me by the trunk (of a tree). Then take hold of an arrow from the quiver and say: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the worlds; then shoot an arrow and if you do that then you would be able to kill me'''. So he (the king) called the people in an open plain and tied him (the boy) to the trunk of a tree, then he took hold of an arrow from his quiver and then placed the arrow in the bow and then said: In the name of Allah, the Lord of the young boy; he then shot an arrow and it bit his temple. He (the boy) placed his hands upon the temple where the '''arrow had bit him and he died''' and the people said: We affirm our faith in the Lord of this young man}}

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	One Quran verse, {{Quran\|2\|195}} ("And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.") has been interpreted as precluding suicide missions, though the above mentioned document cites the view of jurists that it is permissible in certain circumstances for someone to attack the enemy single handedly even if he thinks he will be killed. A number of hadiths glorify martydom. Of course, in all these cases death nevertheless occurs at the hands of the enemy rather than the person's own hands.		One Quran verse, {{Quran\|2\|195}} ("And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.") has been interpreted as precluding suicide missions, though the above mentioned document cites the view of jurists that it is permissible in certain circumstances for someone to attack the enemy single handedly even if he thinks he will be killed. A number of hadiths glorify martydom. Of course, in all these cases death nevertheless occurs at the hands of the enemy rather than the person's own hands.

	*According to {{Muslim\|20\|~~4631~~}} Muhammad said “I love that I should be killed in the way of Allah; then I should be brought back to life and be killed again in His way..."		*According to {{Muslim\|\|1876f\|reference}} Muhammad said “I love that I should be killed in the way of Allah; then I should be brought back to life and be killed again in His way..."

	*A man asks Muhammad "which of men is the best?" Muhammad replies that it is the man who is always ready for battle and flies into it "seeking death at places where it can be expected."		*A man asks Muhammad "which of men is the best?" Muhammad replies that it is the man who is always ready for battle and flies into it "seeking death at places where it can be expected."

	*Muhammad said: “Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords." After hearing that martyrdom leads to paradise, a young man pulls his sword and breaks the sheath (indicating that he has no intention of returning) then flings himself into battle until he is killed. {{Muslim\|20\|~~4681~~}}		*Muhammad said: “Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords." After hearing that martyrdom leads to paradise, a young man pulls his sword and breaks the sheath (indicating that he has no intention of returning) then flings himself into battle until he is killed. {{Muslim\|\|1902\|reference}}

	*Qur'an 9:111 says that believers are those who “kill and are killed”{{Quote\|{{Quran\|9\|111}}\| Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and kill and are killed}}		*Qur'an 9:111 says that believers are those who “kill and are killed”{{Quote\|{{Quran\|9\|111}}\| Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and kill and are killed}}

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	~~{{Underconstruction}}~~		This article discusses [[suicide]] bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why a number of scholars have deemed it to be permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].
	This article discusses [[suicide]] bombing (martyrdom operations) in [[Islam]], and why it is permissible under [[Islamic Law\|Islamic law]].

	==~~Introduction~~==		==Exceptions to norms==
	There are many [[hadith]] narrations and [[Qur'an\|Qur'anic]] verses forbidding suicide, however, there are also some hadith (and one Qur'anic verse related to one of them) which indicate that killing oneself is allowed under certain circumstances. Just like Muslims are forbidden from eating pork, ~~though~~ they are allowed to eat it in “certain circumstances”.		There are many [[hadith]] narrations and [[Qur'an\|Qur'anic]] verses forbidding suicide, however, there are also some hadith (and one Qur'anic verse related to one of them) which indicate that killing oneself is allowed under certain circumstances. Just like Muslims are forbidden from eating pork, they are allowed to eat it in “certain circumstances”.
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	She requested from Pharaoh - and he acceded to her request - that her bones and her children's bones be gathered in a single cloth and buried. Her children were then thrown into the cauldron one by one before her eyes, until they got to a suckling infant, and it seemed she wavered on account of him, but he said, "O mother! Jump in, for the torture of this world is lighter than the punishment of the Hereafter." '''So she jumped in. '''}}		She requested from Pharaoh - and he acceded to her request - that her bones and her children's bones be gathered in a single cloth and buried. Her children were then thrown into the cauldron one by one before her eyes, until they got to a suckling infant, and it seemed she wavered on account of him, but he said, "O mother! Jump in, for the torture of this world is lighter than the punishment of the Hereafter." '''So she jumped in. '''}}

	The narrators of the chain [of Imam Ahmad's version] are reliable, apart from Abu `Umar al-Dareer~~, whom~~ al-Dhahabi and Abu Hatim al-Razi considered truthful, and Ibn Hibban considered reliable. A similar hadith is mentioned on IslamQA, fatwa no. 39678 (where ~~its~~ graded as authentic)		The narrators of the chain [of Imam Ahmad's version] are reliable, apart from Abu `Umar al-Dareer (though al-Dhahabi and Abu Hatim al-Razi considered him "truthful", and Ibn Hibban considered "reliable"). A similar hadith is mentioned on IslamQA, fatwa no. 39678 (where it is graded as authentic).

	According to Ibn Kathir (and other Mufassirun/Qur'an commentators), as well as Yusuf al-Uyayri, who published a fatwa which used this hadith to justify suicide bombing, Quran 85:11 below is about the incident:		According to Ibn Kathir (and other Mufassirun/Qur'an commentators), as well as Yusuf al-Uyayri, who published a fatwa which used this hadith to justify suicide bombing, Quran 85:11 below is about the incident:
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	Ibn Kathir said about it:		Ibn Kathir said about it:

	{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' They were struggling and scuffling in the fire, until a woman and her baby whom she was breast feeding came and it was as if she was being somewhat hesitant of falling into the fire, so her baby said to her, "Be patient mother! For verily, you are following the truth!'') Muslim also recorded this Hadith at the end of the Sahih. }}		{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' They were struggling and scuffling in the fire, until a woman and her baby whom she was breast feeding came and it was as if she was being somewhat hesitant of falling into the fire, so her baby said to her, "Be patient mother! For verily, you are following the truth!'') Muslim also recorded this Hadith at the end of the Sahih. }}This hadith indicates that killing yourself is allowed in Islam in certain circumstances.The lady killed herself, which benefited Islam, because many people converted to Islam after being amazed by her actions. Hence, many scholars conclude, killing yourself is ok when it is going to “benefit” Islam, like in this incident.
	~~====Analysis====~~

	~~This hadith indicates that killing yourself is allowed in Islam in certain circumstances.~~		=== Counterarguments ===
	The lady killed herself, which benefited Islam, because many people converted to Islam after being amazed by her actions. Hence we see that killing yourself is ok when it is going to “benefit” Islam, like in this incident.

	====="The lady was going to be killed anyway"=====		====="The lady was going to be killed anyway"=====
	~~This is false, the~~ Pharaoh did not pass any definite death sentences, in fact ~~its~~ possible to say the Pharaoh did not want to kill the lady. Ibn Kathir mentions a hadith in his tafsir that the king/pharaoh said about the lady and her people:		The Pharaoh did not pass any definite death sentences, in fact it is possible to say the Pharaoh did not want to kill the lady. Ibn Kathir mentions a hadith in his tafsir that the king/pharaoh said about the lady and her people:
	{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' }}		{{Quote\| 1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xUSMcl1 The Story of the Sorcerer, the Monk, the Boy and Those Who were forced to enter the Ditch]\|2=Then the king said, "Whoever abandons his religion, let him go, and whoever does not, throw him into the fire.'' }}
	So the lady could have saved the life by “pretending” to renounce Islam, which is encouraged in Islam in situations like these (see Qur'an 16:106).		So the lady could have saved the life by “pretending” to renounce Islam, which is encouraged in Islam in situations like these (see Qur'an 16:106).
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	IslamQA also mentions: {{Quote\|1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xVTEGhF IslamQA, Fatwa no. 39678, The story of the hairdresser of Pharaoh’s daughter]\|2=		IslamQA also mentions: {{Quote\|1=Tafsir Ibn Kathir, [http://www.webcitation.org/64xVTEGhF IslamQA, Fatwa no. 39678, The story of the hairdresser of Pharaoh’s daughter]\|2=
	"O So and so, do you have a Lord other than me?’ She said: ‘Yes, my Lord and your Lord is Allaah."}}		"O So and so, do you have a Lord other than me?’ She said: ‘Yes, my Lord and your Lord is Allaah."}}
	At that point the lady could have also saved her life by lying and denying she is Muslim (~~Qur'an~~ 16:106). But she chose to die instead.		At that point the lady could have also saved her life by lying and denying she is Muslim ({{Quran\|16\|106}}). But she chose to die instead.

	====="Hadith is referring to the pre-Islamic era"=====		====="Hadith is referring to the pre-Islamic era"=====
	This argument states that the hadith is pre Islamic and that Islam abrogated all pre Islamic religions. So ~~the~~ hadith can not be used to make rulings.		This argument states that the hadith is pre-Islamic and that Islam abrogated all pre-Islamic religions. So, it is argued, these hadith can not be used to make rulings.

	~~Firstly, many~~ verses in the Quran relate to the pre Islamic era, a famous one for example is “On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone killed a person - unless it for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew all mankind “ [Qur'an 5:32]. ~~Which some Muslims conveniently forget~~ to ~~mention that “mischief” is~~ disbelief, according to Muhammad, his companions and the famous Muffasirun (like Ibn Kathir and al-Suyuti). This verse is related to the time of Adam and Eve, when Cain killed his brother Abel, so Allah sent down this verse. ~~Its hypocrisy for apologists~~ to ~~accept pre-Islam era related verses like 5:32 but reject 85:11~~.		Many verses in the Quran, however, relate to the pre-Islamic era, a famous one for example is “On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone killed a person - unless it for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew all mankind “ [Qur'an 5:32]. “Mischief” is understood to mean disbelief, according to Muhammad, his companions and the famous Muffasirun (like Ibn Kathir and al-Suyuti). This verse is related to the time of Adam and Eve, when Cain killed his brother Abel, so Allah sent down this verse. Many other verses and hadith refer to stories of past times and are nonetheless used to derive rulings, especially when clear evidence to the contrary is absent.

	For further information of above verse, see: [[If Anyone Slew a Person]]		For further information of above verse, see: [[If Anyone Slew a Person]]

	~~Not only this,~~ Muhammad praised the lady that killed herself in the incident by calling it a “beautiful/pleasant fragrance”		Muhammad also praised the lady that killed herself in the incident by calling it a “beautiful/pleasant fragrance”, without pointing out that such an act would in his Sharia be prohibited, which is something he could have done and did do in other cases. For instance, while Yusuf (Jospeh) has his brothers and parents prostrate to him in the Qur'an, Muhammad is reported to have explicitly stated that such a practice (prostrating to humans or even prophets) would no longer be permissible in his (Muhammad's) time.

	====="The lady could not renounce Islam, it wasn’t allowed then"=====		====="The lady could not renounce Islam, it wasn’t allowed then"=====
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	*There is a hadith about the Quran verse “[[Misinterpreted Qur'anic Verses#Those who blow themselves up are throwing themselves into destruction (2:195)\|make not your own hands contribute to your destruction]]“ {{Quran\|2\|195}}, about a man who rushed into the enemy by himself and got killed. People said he caused his own destruction, but hadith says that what the verse means by destruction is “abandoning Jihad”, and that he didn’t cause his own destruction.		*There is a hadith about the Quran verse “[[Misinterpreted Qur'anic Verses#Those who blow themselves up are throwing themselves into destruction (2:195)\|make not your own hands contribute to your destruction]]“ {{Quran\|2\|195}}, about a man who rushed into the enemy by himself and got killed. People said he caused his own destruction, but hadith says that what the verse means by destruction is “abandoning Jihad”, and that he didn’t cause his own destruction.

	* {{Bukhari\|9\|87\|111}} says Muhammad '''intended''' to kill himself by jumping off a mountain		*{{Bukhari\|9\|87\|111}} says Muhammad '''intended''' to kill himself by jumping off a mountain

	*According to {{Muslim\|20\|4631}} Muhammad said “I love that I should be killed in the way of Allah; then I should be brought back to life and be killed again in His way”...."		*According to {{Muslim\|20\|4631}} Muhammad said “I love that I should be killed in the way of Allah; then I should be brought back to life and be killed again in His way”...."

	*A man asks Muhammad "which of men is the best?" Muhammad replies that it is the man who is always ready for battle and flies into it "seeking death at places where it can be expected." {{Muslim\|20\|4655}}		*A man asks Muhammad "which of men is the best?" Muhammad replies that it is the man who is always ready for battle and flies into it "seeking death at places where it can be expected." {{Muslim\|20\|4655}}

	*Muhammad said: “Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords." After hearing that martyrdom leads to paradise, a young man pulls his sword and breaks the sheath (indicating that he has no intention of returning) then flings himself into battle until he is killed. {{Muslim\|20\|4681}}		*Muhammad said: “Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords." After hearing that martyrdom leads to paradise, a young man pulls his sword and breaks the sheath (indicating that he has no intention of returning) then flings himself into battle until he is killed. {{Muslim\|20\|4681}}

	*Qur'an 9:111 says they “kill and are killed”, sounds like suicide bombers?{{Quote\|{{Quran\|9\|111}}\| Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and kill and are killed}}		*Qur'an 9:111 says they “kill and are killed”, sounds like suicide bombers?{{Quote\|{{Quran\|9\|111}}\| Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and kill and are killed}}
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	This article has shown us at least 3 things:		This article has shown us at least 3 things:

	#That killing oneself is allowed in Islam under certain circumstances (like in the hadith of the lady who jumped into the boiling pot, and of the boy who told the king/pharaoh how to kill him)		#That killing oneself is allowed in Islam under certain circumstances (like in the hadith of the lady who jumped into the boiling pot, and of the boy who told the king/pharaoh how to kill him)
	#That killing oneself is permissible if it will benefit Islam (like in above mentioned hadiths)		#That killing oneself is permissible if it will benefit Islam (like in above mentioned hadiths)