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I am deeply disturbed by what is happening in Palestine and the following questions obsess me …Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children?

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Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children? Does a Muslim become a martyr if he dies in such a killing? Is there some kind of bonus for a Muslim who kills Jews in that way? Does Islam allow a woman to do all the above, and with the same reward? Thanking you in advance for any clarification of these difficult issues.

Answer

Irrespective of the objectives of a martyr, it is incorrect to kill civilians especially women and children and there is no reward for killing a civilian Jew in times of peace.

Yes, if the target is a soldier, for instance, and a civilian is caught in the crossfire, it will be viewed as unavoidable collateral damage.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

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