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If a Muslim kills a kafir in an Islamic state, what is the punshment?

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If a Muslim kills a kafir in an Islamic state, what is the punshment?

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The life of a non-Muslim living in an Islamic state is the same as a Muslim's life. His life is sacred and will be protected by the Islamic state. If a Muslim murders him for no justifiable Shar'ee reason, the law of Qisaas (killing by sword) will be applied on the Muslim.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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