Death sentence

Q: I have a death sentence and don’t want to die. In Islam is it mandatory to be subjected to death no matter how severe?

A: If this is inevitable, then you should use this opportunity to turn to Allah Ta'ala in istigfaar and sincerely repent to him for all your sins before leaving this world. However, if this decision can be avoided, then you should try to look for some way to come out of this problem.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)