Does death by burning count as martyrdom?
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"Whoever among Muslims dies by fire is a martyr, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: 'Martyrs are seven besides those slain in the cause of Allah: ...and the one who dies by burning is a martyr...' However, the martyr [who dies by fire] does not take the ruling of a battlefield martyr in this world; therefore, he must be washed, shrouded, and prayed over."
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