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THE MAJOR SCHOLARS SPEAK ON HIJACKINGS AND SUICIDE
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1. The Words of Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen Concerning Suicide Bombings

Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said in his
explanation of Riyaadus-Saaliheen (1/165-166), whilst giving some
points of benefit from the hadeeth of Suhayb, may Allaah be pleased
with him:

"That Allaahıs Messenger, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam, said, "There
used to be a king amongst those who came before you, and he had a
sorcerer. So when he grew old he said to the king, ŒI have become
old so send a boy to me so that I can teach him sorcery Š" ­ the
hadeeth. (Riyaadhus-Saaliheen, no. 30)

Fourthly: That it is not permissible for a person to expose himself
to danger for a matter of general benefit to the Muslims, because the
boy indicated to the king the way in which he would be able to kill
him, and which would lead to his demise, which was that he should
take an arrow from his quiver Š etc.

Shaikhul-Islaam (Ibn Taymiyyah) said, "Because this was a Jihaad in
Allaahıs cause, which caused a whole nation to truly believe, and he
did not really lose anything, since although he died he would have to
die anyway, sooner or later."

But as for what some people do regarding activities of suicide, tying
explosives to themselves and then approaching Unbelievers and
detonating them amongst them, then this is a case of suicide ­ and
Allaahıs refuge is sought. So whoever commits suicide then he will
be considered eternally to Hell-Fire, remaining there forever, as
occurs in the hadeeth of the Prophet, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam.
(i.e., his, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam, saying, "Š and whoever
kills himself with an iron weapon, then the iron weapon will remain
in his hand, and he will continuously stab himself in his belly with
it in the Fire of Hell eternally, forever and ever." Reported by al-
Bukhaaree, no. 5778 and Muslim, no. 109, in the Book of Eemaan.)

Because this person has killed himself and has not benefited Islaam.
So if he kills himself along with ten, or a hundred, or two hundred
other people, then Islaam will not benefit by that, since the people
will not accept Islaam, contrary to the story of the boy. Rather it
will probably just make the enemy more determined, and this action
will provoke malice and bitterness in his heart to such an extent
that he may seek to wreak havoc upon the Muslims.

This is what is found from the practice of the Jews with the people
of Palestine ­ so when one of the Palestinian blows himself up and
kills six or seven people, then in retaliation they take sixty or
more. So this does not produce any benefit for the Muslims, and does
not benefit those amongst whose ranks explosives are detonated.

So what we hold is that those people who perform these suicide
(bombings) have wrongfully committed suicide, and that this
necessitates entry into Hell-Fire, and Allaahıs refuge is sought and
that this person is not a martyr (shaheed). However if a person has
done this based upon misinterpretation, thinking that it is
permissible, then we hope that he will be saved from sin, but as for
martyrdom being written for him, then no, since he has not taken the
path of martyrdom. But whoever performs ijtihaad and errs will
receive a single reward (if he is a person qualified to make
ijtihaad)."

(End of the Shaikhıs words)

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2. Imaam Ibn Baaz on Hijacking planes and kidnapping

"From that which is known to everyone who has the slightest bit of
common sense is that hijacking airplanes and kidnapping children and
the like are extremely great crimes, the world over. Their evil
effects are far and wide, as is the great harm and inconvenience
caused to the innocent; the total effect of which none can comprehend
except Allaah.

Likewise, from that which is known is that these crimes are not
specific to any particular country over and above another country,
nor any specific group over and above another group, rather it
encompasses the whole world.

There is no doubt about the effect of these crimes; so it is
obligatory upon the governments and those responsible from amongst
the scholars and other than them to afford these issues great
concern, and to exert themselves as much as possible in ending this
evil."

Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Kayfa Nu'aalij Waaqi'unaa al-Aleem - Page 108-109

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3. Hijacking planes and ships

"Question: There are some people who hijack a plane or a ship, and do
so to apply pressure upon the country to which this plane or ship is
headed. It is possible they threaten to kill the passengers, and in
some cases actually kill some of them, until their demands are met.
So what is the ruling about such actions, especially since such
actions terrify the passengers?

Response: It is upon (every) country to provide sufficient security
to prevent the likes of these rebels from taking over (planes or
ships). It is upon the (respective) country to provide every airline
with security (whilst on their land) which is sufficient to resist
any hijack attempts by the aggressors; just as they should also co-
ordinate a full (passenger) inspection prior to (their) boarding.
Thus, they should not permit anyone to proceed (to board) until after
they have ascertained that no-one is in possession of weapons even if
it be (a piece of) metal (bar or the like). In addition to this, some
gangs force the aircraft to divert to another destination, so if
there are (amongst the crew or passengers) anyone with sufficient
physical training to overpower them, then the rebels' plans will be
destroyed.

So there is no doubt that hijacking is a mistake, ignorance and
falsehood. Further, it is a transgression beyond the limits causing
terror to the passengers, and threatening them with that which they
have no power to carry out, and Allaah knows best."

Shaykh Ibn Jibreen
Kayfa Nu'aalij Waaqi'unaa al-Aleem - Page 113

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4. Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen on Attacking the enemy by blowing oneself up
in a car

Question: What is the ruling regarding acts of jihaad by means of
suicide, such as attaching explosives to a car and storming the
enemy, whereby he knows without a doubt that he shall die as a result
of this action?

Response: Indeed, my opinion is that he is regarded as one who has
killed himself (committed suicide), and as a result he shall be
punished in Hell, for that which is authenticated on the authority of
the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

[((Indeed, whoever (intentionally) kills himself, then certainly he
will be punished in the Fire of Hell, wherein he shall dwell
forever)), [Bukhaaree (5778) and Muslim (109 and 110)]].

However, one who is ignorant and does not know, and assumes his
action was good and pleasing to Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), then
we hope Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) forgives him for that which he
did out of (ignorant) ijtihaad, even though I do not find any excuse
for him in the present day. This is because this type of suicide is
well known and widespread amongst the people, so it is upon the
person to ask the people of knowledge (scholars) regarding it, until
the right guidance for him is differentiated from the error.

And from that which is surprising, is that these people kill
themselves despite Allaah having fordbidden this, as He (Subhaanahu
wa Ta'aala) says:

{And do not kill yourselves. Surely, Allaah is Most Merciful to you},
[Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 29].

And many amongst them do not desire anything except revenge of the
enemy, by whatever means, be it halaal or haraam. So they only want
to satisfy their thirst for revenge.

We ask Allaah to bless us with foresight in His Deen and action(s)
which please Him, indeed He is all Powerful over all things.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Kayfa Nu'aalij Waaqi'unaa al-Aleem - Page 119

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5. Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen on Committing suicide

Question: What is the ruling regarding suicide in Islaam?

Response: Suicide is when a person kills himself intentionally by
whatever means. This is haraam and regarded as amongst the major
sins, and likewise included in the general statement of Allaah
(Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala):

{And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell
to abide therein, and the Wrath and the Curse of Allaah are upon him,
and a great punishment is prepared for him}, [Soorah an-Nisaa, Aayah
93].

And it is established from the Sunnah on the authority of the Prophet
(sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) who said:

((Indeed, whoever (intentionally) kills himself, then certainly he
will be punished in the Fire of Hell, wherein he shall dwell
forever)), [Bukhaaree (5778) and Muslim (109 and 110)].

In reality, the one who commits suicide, generally does so because of
his desperate situation, either as a direct result of an act of
Allaah or a human being. So you find him unable to cope with that
which has afflicted him, and in actual fact he is like one who is
calling for help from the scorching heat of the fire. So he has
progressed from that which was tough (bad) to that which is worse.
And if he was patient, then Allaah would have assisted him in dealing
with the difficulty.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Kayfa Nu'aalij Waaqi'unaa al-Aleem - Page 120

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6. Imaam Ibn Baaz Concerning Those Who Partake In Bombings,
Hijackings..

Q. Concerning Jamaa'atul-Jihaad and co-operation with them?

Imaam Ibn Baaz:. "... they are not to be co-operated with, nor are
they to be given salaams to. Rather, they are to be cut off from, and
the people are to be warned against their evil. Since they are a
fitnah (tribulation/trial) and are harmful to the Muslims, and they
are the brothers of the Devil (Shaytaan)!

{From the taped cassette (no.11), recorded in the month of Dhul-
Hijjah 1408H (1987CE) at 'at-Tawiyyatul-Islaamiyyah.}

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