There is an alleged statement by one of the "hijackers" that states "The disbeliever and his killer will not meet in Jahannam" portrayed on the web page of one of the news sites today. This apparently gives an opportunity to anyone who kills a disbeliever to avoid Jahannam. I was asked regarding the authenticity of the statement by a Christian Arab who works with me. If someone can provide some explanation regarding the statement then inshallah I could clarify it to him.
Barakallah feek,
Ifthikar
Here are two ahadeeth which are found in Saheeh Muslim.
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Book 020, Hadith Number 4661.
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"Chapter : About a man who killed a disbeliever and embraced Islam.
It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger Allah (may peace be upon him) said: A disbeliever and a believer who killed him will never be gathered together in Hell."
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Book 020, Hadith Number 4662.
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"Chapter : About a man who killed a disbeliever and embraced Islam.
It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: No two such persons shall be together in Hell as if one of them is such that his presence hurts the other. It was asked: Messenger of Allah, who are they? He said: A believer who killed a disbeliever and (then) kept to the right path."
*I am not a muhadith but the hadeeth stated above does not allow the killing of non-muslims unjustly.
Barakallah feek and Jazakallah khair for the reference.
Ifthikar