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What is the status of those who lost their lives in Gujarat according to Islam?

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Those who were killed in Gujarat, what is their status, can we call them Shahid according to Islam?

Answer

(Fatwa: 71/71=L)

Those who were killed during riots in Gujrat are real shaheed; they may be called as shaheed.

وکذا یکون شھیداً لو قتلہ باغ او حربی الخ (الدر المختار مع الشامی: 3/160، ط زکریا دیوبند)

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.