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Is an aversion to martyrdom, out of fear of physical pain and the sight of blood, considered a weakness in faith despite performing acts of worship?

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There are two types of aversion to death:

1. An innate, natural aversion that is not blameworthy. This is what Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) referred to in the Hadith, and it is not a matter of divine imposition (taklif).

2. A blameworthy type, which indicates weakness of faith. The Prophet (peace be upon him) called this "al-wahn" (feebleness/weakness) in the Hadith of Thawban, and he explained it as love of the world and aversion to death. This means a person's extravagance in pleasures and their ignorance of the true nature of this world.

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