Impact of Necessity on the Judgement on Captive Suicide During the Syrian Revolution

Abstract

 This research clarifies the meaning of 'Necessity' idiomatically and linguistically. It mentions its kinds, and explains to what extent it affects the jurisprudential rules. It includes an application of necessity rulings on cases of Muslims suicide when they become captives. Islam forbids suicide and threatens those who commit suicide with the most severe punishment on the Day of Judgement. Legal scholars argue whether captives have the right to kill themselves or not if they are tortured when they have secrets that may endanger Muslims if disclosed. Some see that this kind of suicide is not forbidden and it is permissible for a captive to commit suicide out of necessity, and under certain conditions. Others see that it is a forbidden suicide and captives can't kill themselves on any ground or for any reason. The researcher has clarified the two opinions, cited their evidence, and suggested that it is permissible for captives to kill themselves out of necessity, and under certain conditions .