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Matar en defensa propia: ¿es haram?
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No, Matar en defensa propia se considera Permitido en el islam.
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No, Matar en defensa propia se considera Permitido en el islam. Quran 2:190 — 'Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.'
Lo que el islam enseña sobre Matar en defensa propia
Según el islam, Matar en defensa propia se considera Permitido.
El islam permite matar en defensa propia para proteger la propia vida, la familia o la comunidad. El Corán afirma el derecho a defenderse de la agresión a la vez que prohíbe el asesinato.
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Lo que el islam enseña sobre Matar en defensa propia
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Islam draws a clear distinction between murder (haram) and legitimate defense (permitted). The Quran explicitly allows fighting back against aggression (2:190) and considers those who die defending themselves, their property, or their community as martyrs (shahid). The principle of proportionality applies — one should use only the force necessary to stop the threat. Excessive retaliation is forbidden.
Referencias Coránicas
- Quran 2:190 — 'Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.'
- Quran 2:194 — 'So whoever has assaulted you, then assault him in the same way that he has assaulted you.'
- Quran 5:32 — 'Whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption in the land — it is as if he had slain all of mankind.'
- Sahih Bukhari — The Prophet (pbuh) said: 'Whoever dies defending his property is a martyr.'
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- Muslim: Know that defending yourself and your family is not only permitted but considered honorable in Islam. Seek peace whenever possible (Quran 8:61).
- All traditions: If you carry a weapon for self-defense, ensure you are trained, responsible, and prepared to use proportional force only as a last resort.
Book of Repentance (Sahih Muslim)
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Is killing in self-defense considered murder?
No.
No. In all three Abrahamic traditions, killing in legitimate self-defense is distinguished from murder. Murder is the unjustified taking of innocent life. Self-defense protects innocent life from unjust aggression. The intent matters: self-preservation vs. malice.
What about 'turn the other cheek' (Matthew 5:39)?
Scholars debate this passage.
Scholars debate this passage.
How much force is allowed in self-defense?
All three traditions emphasize proportionality.
All three traditions emphasize proportionality. You may use the minimum force necessary to neutralize the threat. Excessive force — continuing to attack after the threat is neutralized — would be sinful. The goal is to stop the threat, not to punish.
What if I could have fled instead of fighting?
Islam similarly prefers peace when possible (Quran 8:61).
Islam similarly prefers peace when possible (Quran 8:61). However, none require retreat if it would leave others in danger.
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