Murder

Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought. This state of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter. Manslaughter is a killing committed in the absence of malice, brought about by reasonable provocation, or diminished capacity.

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Murder

Is it permissible to watch animated series that often depict murder and other themes, especially for older viewers if it is unlikely to influence their mindset?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 11 months ago

If there is no bad effect on the person, and no wasting of time, watching such series will be considered allowed.

Wassalam.

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Punishment . Murder

What is the punishment for a Muslim who kills a non-Muslim?

Killing an innocent human being is a crime punishable in Islam. The punishment depends on the circumstances of the crime and criminal's situation.

Wassalam..

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Sin . Murder . Qur'an

Does the fifth greater sin, Murder, exclusively pertain to the killing of a Muslim due to their beliefs, or does it encompass other motives as well? What defines 'mischief-making' in the Quran that could justify a Muslim killing another Muslim?

Killing an innocent is a major sin if it was deliberate not unintentional. This major sin has many types and degrees but all deliberate killing of an innocent is a major sin. Killing a believer just because of his belief is the most dangerous.

Wassalam.

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Husband . Murder . Wife . Shariah . Adultery

Is it true that a husband is lawfully allowed to murder his wife, according to Shariah, if she is caught commiting adultery or is an adulteress in general?

No. Husband is not allowed to murder his wife but he can report his authentic evidence to the Islamic authority (Haakim Al- Sharee'ah).

Wassalam.

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Polytheism . Murder

Is it true that polytheism is considered to be worse than murder? If so, what is the reason?

Polytheism is the worst injustice because it is the origin of all major sins and it is denying the greatest Truth. Murder is a major sin which leads to hellfire. Those commit such crime do not remember Allah while coming their crime. Faith in Allah protects from crimes, and denying Allah's existence opens satanic thoughts and act.

Wassalam.

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Murder . Qabil and Habil

Why did Qabil kill Habil? What was the real reason for his murder?

Hassanain Govani, Hassanain Govani is based in Sweden and has an MA in History of Religion from Uppsala University and an MA in Islamic Studies from the Islamic College of London, and has also studied Arabic in... Answered 4 years ago

Salaamun Alaykum

Thank you for question.

What is apparent is that Qabil kills Habil out of jealousy. The reason was that God accepted the offering of Habil, whereas He rejected the offering of Qabil. The Qur'an indicates that the reason for this was that whereas Habil was a muttaqi, Qabil was not.

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وَاتْلُ عَلَيْهِمْ نَبَأَ ابْنَيْ آدَمَ بِالْحَقِّ إِذْ قَرَّبَا قُرْبَانًا فَتُقُبِّلَ مِنْ أَحَدِهِمَا وَلَمْ يُتَقَبَّلْ مِنَ الْآخَرِ قَالَ لَأَقْتُلَنَّكَ ۖ قَالَ إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ

He said: I will most certainly slay you.

(The other) said: God only accepts from the muttaqeen.

Some have suggested that Qabil's offering was smaller, or in other ways different. This is reading into the text what is not there.

Yet some have suggested other reasons for the jealousy of Qabil, but again, this would entail reading in things into the Qur'an which is not there.

In need of your prayers,
Hassanain

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Murder . Sin . Forgiveness

I was told at a young age that the victim of murder has all his sins forgiven. Is this true? If so, does it also apply to non-Muslims who may get murdered such as while resisting a robbery?

Every victim will be compensated by Allah, The Most Merciful. We do not have details of how much he will be compensated. It depends on many factors which are best known to Allah. A pious believer who was victimised because of his true faith will be compensated much more than a person who was victimised for a worldly reason or a non believer who spent his life in sins. After all, Allah is The absolute Just and The most Merciful.

'Wassalam.

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Murder . God (Allah) . Death

If Allah SWT knows when we die how come he does not stop things like murder?

Allah (SW) guided all His creatures to the Right Path and warned the human beings from wrong deeds. He also helps those who want to do good. Allah does not force people to do good nor does He force them to avoid bad. Human beings are granted intellect and free will and been asked to do good and avoid bad. If Allah forces people, then the whole matter of good and bad in our life will go away and differentiation will be impossible between good people and bad people. That is the Justice and Wisdom of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Murder . Repentance (Tawbah) . Forgiveness

If a man commits the murder of an innocent human being, how does Allah forgive the act and murderer even with sincere repentance of the act?

There is no doubt that killing a human being is one of the most
dangerous major sins. But we read in the Holy Qur'an in chapter 39 Surah Zomar, verse 53 : "O My servants who have transgressed themselves
(by committing evil deeds and major sins) despair not of the mercy of
Allah . Verily Allah forgives all the sins. Truly He is oft
forgiving, most merciful'.

Any sinner who sincerely repents and seeks forgiveness, Allah (SWT)
who knows what is in the hearts has mentioned in the Holy Qur'an that
He forgives all sins. That does not mean wasting the rights of the
victims' family which is ordained in Islam. But as far as the
relationship between the sinner and Allah (SWT) is concerned, Allah (SWT)
forgives all those who repent sincerely.

Wassalaam.

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Soul . Earth . Body . Burial . Murder

What happens to the soul if one is murdered? Does the soul wander the earth if the body is never found and buried?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 6 years ago

The soul will continue on its journey to the next phase of its existence, whether or not the body is buried. If it were necessary for a body to be buried in order for the soul to progress, the earth would be packed with lost souls since so many people throughout time have died and have not had burials!

However, it is likely that performing the appropriate funeral rites may ease the transition into the next phase of existence.

If you are concerned about someone's soul, you could pray for it.

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Umrah . Hajj . Murder . God (Allah) . Ziyarat . Yemen

I have been to Ziyarah and Arbaeen but not for Umrah or Hajj as I believe my expenses for the latter will aid those involved in the murder of the Yemenis. Will Allah (swt) accept my reason?

Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answer updated 6 years ago

The Haj is wajib to perform for a person who is able (mustati').

Despite the very regrettable action of the regime in power in the region, our Maraje' have not guided otherwise.

The constant Shi'a presence is vital in this global gathering of Muslims and you should go if as soon as you are able.

Regards

Umrah . Hajj . Murder . God (Allah) . Ziyarat . Yemen

I have been to Ziyarah and Arbaeen but not for Umrah or Hajj as I believe my expenses for the latter will aid those involved in the murder of the Yemenis. Will Allah (swt) accept my reason?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Among the calamities that have befell the Muslim Ummah is that oppressors have usurped positions and taken control of holy places. This dates all the way back to the Umayyad Dynasty.

As you have read, during a certain time in the Abassid era, Ziyarah of Imam Husain (a.s.) was restricted, and if one was to visit they would have to offer their hand to be cut off. People still went. They sacrificed everything to keep holy places full of the true followers of Islam.

This is how we need to think of visiting the holy land of Meccah and Medinah. If we vacate it from our presence, it will further strengthen the enemies of Islam. It is for this reason that all our Jurists, and throughout history, have always said Hajj is wajib should one meet the fiqhi requirements of 'Istita'ah.

I believe it is a wrong misconception that performing Hajj pilgrimage validates the Saudi regime, or any other fallacy arguments that would deprive one from performing their Wajib obligation.

Please re-think your decision, and refer to the juristic views of our Fuqaha' in regards to the obligation of Hajj, and how we will be able to contribute so much by our presence in the holy land of Meccah and Medina.

And Allah knows best.