Prayer and worship in the Holy Land
Is a person who dies in Madinah considered a martyr?
Answer in brief
Dying in Madinah is not considered martyrdom. The hadiths mention a distinct merit, namely the intercession of the Prophet SAW on the Day of Judgement for those who die there. The encouragement is understood as urging a person to settle in Madinah until death, since the place of one's death is beyond human control. Umar R.A received two blessings: martyrdom through being killed, and passing away in Madinah.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Justeru, kami tegaskan di sini bahawa mati di Kota Suci Madinah, bukanlah bermakna mati syahid, tetapi mendapat syafa'at daripada Nabi SAW pada hari akhirat kelak.
Source
AL-KAFI #832: ADAKAH SYAHID JIKA MENINGGAL DUNIA DI MADINAH?Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi · Published 7 October 2018
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