is committing suicide not a sin in the Muslim faith?

Answer 1

As for suicide bombing, it is forbidden on a number of levels. Firstly, on the crime of suicide itself, the Prophet once warned: Indeed, whoever kills himself will certainly be punished in Hellfire, where he shall dwell in forever.’ (Bukhari & Muslim)

“And do not kill yourselves. Surely Allaah is Most Merciful unto you.” (Qur’aan 4:29)
Suicide attacks also contravene the Islamic principle which states: that which is built upon falsehood itself is falsehood. In other words, the ends cannot justify the means if those means (e.g. self-destruction) are themselves anti-Islamic. Furthermore, suicide attacks almost always result in collective punishments for the wider civilian populous, contravening yet another Islamic principle: fighting evil itself becomes evil if, as a consequence, it leads to more harm.

“And beware the affliction which affects not in particular those of you who do wrong (but may harm innocents as well): And know that Allaah is strict in punishment. (Qur’aan 8:25)

Another headline-grabbing tactic that is unsanctioned by the religion of Islam is the killing of civilian hostages. This is decidedly illegal as it is simultaneously murder, a targeting of non-combatants and a misplacement of responsibility.

“And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another (each carry their sins alone) (Qur’aan 6:164)

If we define terrorism to be misdeeds of inexcusable and unjustifiable aggression perpetrated against civilians and their interest, then terrorism is no less than an act of war against the Creator, Allaah, and His Final Messenger, Muhammad. And there is a severe punishment to fir such a crime:

“The recompense of those wage war against Allaah and His Messenger and hasten about the earth to make mischief therein is this: they shall be slaughtered, or crucified, or their hands and feel shall be struck off, or they shall be banished from the land. That is their disgrace in this word; and in the Hereafter, theirs is a heavy punishment. (Qur’aan 5:33)

And so, the very notion of ‘Islamic Terrorism’ is exploded as an oxymoron, a clear contradiction in terms. Terrorising defenceless and non-threatening civilian populations, destroying their homes, killing, maiming and taking hostage their peaceful men, women and children, are all criminally sinful and evil acts according to the divine law of Islam.

The phenomenal global growth of Islam is a cause of great concern for many in the West. Steadfast adherence to Islam is readily equated with backwardness and bigotry. Devout Muslims who piously observe their religion are often mocked for being ‘fundamentalist’, banned together with genuine extremists, and frequently suspected of supporting terrorism – even though terrorism as a whole is carried out against Muslims and not by them.

As a matter of fact, under the pretext of coating ‘Islamic Terrorism’ despotic powers will readily employ increasingly cruel terroristic methods to the mercilessly silence cries for freedom, justice and other basic human rights. And as for jihad , its very mention strikes fear and despite in many hearts and minds. Yet, despite its negative press, Islam continues to grow faster than any other way of life through entirely peaceful conversations.

Answer 2

Today through media u see and you hear about Muslims. And u have heard about Muslims murdering and suicide bombing in Islams name. These ppl act in Islams name but their actions are totally against islam. u asked how can a suicide bomber be described as muslim if the quran says it is a sin which is true. Suicide is forbidden "O ye who believe!... [do not] kill yourselves, for truly Allah has been to you Most Merciful. If any do that in rancour and injustice, soon shall We cast him into the Fire..." (Qur'an 4:29-30). Murder is also forbbiden Nor take life - which Allah has made sacred - except for just cause..." (17:33) So its clear that islam denounces all this. these ppl might call themselves muslims and say their god's warriors or are doing jihad but if they disobey the god they say they fight for then they are disobedient muslims. if u claim to believe in god u can't disobey him. So if they are described or describe themselves as muslims then they are only fooling themselves because they are completly wrong. And plus to judge a religion study that religion and not its followers. This is bcause the followers make a mistake their human but ii doesn't mean that the religon has a deffect.

Answer 3

Committing suicide within the Muslim faith is a serious sin and is forbidden

Answer 4

According to the Quran, suicide is a sin. On the other hand, "Suicide Bombing" as the west calls it is not a sin. That is, dieing while fighting jihad in Allah's cause is not a sin but the only assured way to get to paradise.

Answer 5

In a PUBLIC high school history class I was taught that since early on the people of the Islamic faith would go to convert villages in the places surrounding them, anyone who defied them or what they believed were slain. That is how their beliefs spread so quickly. I do not imagine that if they would kill someone for what they believe and would not kill themselves, especially considering that to to die during this kind of attack is considered an honorable death.

Answer 6

I assume you are talking about suicide bombing. This is justified through the interpretation of jihad.

Suicide bombing in the Muslim world cannot be separated from religion. Its perpetrators believe jihad to be synonymous with war and mandate Muslims to strike not only at non-Muslims but also at co-religionists deemed insufficiently loyal to their radical cause. The ideological basis of such an interpretation has deep roots in Islamic theology, but it came to prominence with the twentieth-century rise of Muslim Brotherhood theorists such as Banna and Qutb and was further developed by their successors. While much of the exegesis developed out of Sunni jurisprudence, the Islamic Republic in Iran encouraged the phenomenon. Many of Tehran's proxy groups embraced the tactic.

It is fashionable among Western analysts and academics to explain away suicide bombing with discussion of "root causes" that omit religion. Many cite a history of exploitation by Western powers, Israel's existence, government oppression, poverty, lack of education, and alienation as reasons why desperate individuals decide to blow themselves up to murder others. But attention to suicide bombers' own justifications suggest that, for them, Islam and its call for jihad is the primary motivation.

Answer 7

Suicide is tantamount to murdering a brother or sister in the Muslim faith and is forbidden.

As-Salamu Alaykum - Peace be upon you

Answer 8

Yes it is a sin in Islam.

Answer 9

Yes, it absolutely is a sin. The young men/women who commit acts of terrorism and die doing so are misled by people twisting Islam to suit their agenda.

Answer 10

commiting suicide in Islam is one the biggest sins and is forbidden(haram)