Misconception, Martyrdom in Islam

A common misconception about Islam
Is that the concept of martyrdom is somehow equated to terrorism when in fact that’s no true.

First of all martyrdom in Islam is not just achieved through fighting.

You are considered a martyr in several other cases such as if you die in self defense (like someone breaking into your home ), if you die while giving birth , if you die from stomach disease or something of that sort , if you drown
Etc..

And when it comes to fighting for the sake of God ,it has to be a Just war .
That’s when it’s looked at as a virtue.

When you defend a group of oppressed people
Or for your life etc..

You cannot fight someone innocent in Islam
And die in such state and then be considered a martyr.

In fact in Islam, prophet Mohammed stopped an entire battle and commanded his soldiers to stop because a woman from the enemy side passed away.
he tried to find out who killed that woman because that wasn’t allowed.
&
Prophet Mohammed famously said “Do not wish to meet the enemy in battle, but if you meet them, be steadfast.” “

Islam is not a religion that “seeks out “ war
Nor is killing innocents and civilians even if they are non Muslim considered noble.
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Sheik Omar suleiman