المغامرة بالنفس في القتال و حكمها في الإسلام

Abstract EN

Sacrificing oneself in war against enemies is something which has been practiced since ancient times, and by various peoples, but quite distinctively by Muslims.

Muslims have been practicing this phenomenon since the time of prophet Mohammed (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) and his distinguished close companions through present days.

Early jurisprudents discussed this matter but without elaboration.

In this research I have touched on the definition of sacrificing oneself from a linguistic and terminological dimension, and the definition of suicide and martyrdom, illustrating the difference between sacrificing oneself and committing suicide in regard to motive and purpose.

Then I have mentioned the legal evidence according to islamic law which the first party presented and which shows the lawfulness of sacrificing oneself in the time of war.

This evidence is derived from the Holy Quran and the deeds of the prophet’s companions and the historical facts.

Then I have demonstrated the views of jurisprudents of sacrijicing oneself in the fight against enemies.

The majority of Muslim scholars, have authorized these martyrdom operations.

Moreover, they urge the people to do them, as is obvious in their writings, and they regard the individuals who carry out these operations as martyrs of the first order, provided that their purpose is the dominance of God’s word.

The evidence they present is quite hard.

Other contemporary scholars see the illegitimacy of these operations because they consider them as acts of suicide.

After presenting the evidence of both sides, I have concluded that these operations of martyrdom are legitimate and permissible as long as they are carried out in accordance with Islamic law and their aim is liberating Islamic lands and saving the good cause of Muslims, and inflicting serious damages on the enemy.