MARTYRDOM; ACCORDING TO ISLAMIC BELIEF

Abstract

In the article titled as Martyrdom according to Islamic Faith, its meaning and indications are explained. Term martyrdom is discussed under the several subtitles by defining its usage in the Quran and the Hadith. At the end of the article, varieties of martyrdom and its judicial statutes according to Islamic scholars are examined. The concept of martyrdom, which is becoming subject of debates because of several incidents in recent days, sometimes might be used in an unappropriate way although it should be explained under Islamic law. Thus this article is prepared in oder make contribution to its accurate usage on the base of relevant Quranic verses and the Hadithes.