Ibn Majah

Benefits and Issues:
➊ Every person has the right that his life, his property, and his honor remain protected; therefore, it is his right to defend himself against an attacker.

➋ If it is permissible to fight against an attacker for the protection of one’s property, then it is even more permissible to fight for the protection of one’s honor and life.

➌ If the defender is martyred, then he is a martyr (shaheed); however, his rank is less than that of one who is martyred while striving to protect faith or the Islamic state. Such a person should be given a proper ritual bath (ghusl) and shrouded (kafan) before burial, whereas for a martyr (shaheed) of the battlefield of jihad, ritual bath and shrouding are not required.

Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Kalimatun:
It refers to "word." Since ‘Isa (alayhis salam) was created from the word "Kun" (Be), he is therefore referred to as "Kalima" (Word).

(2)
Ruhun minhu:
The attribution of the spirit (ruh) of ‘Isa (alayhis salam) to Allah, is for the purpose of honor and exaltation. For example: Bayt Allah (the House of Allah), Naqat Allah (the She-camel of Allah). In Surah Sajdah, regarding the creation of man, it is stated:
﴿وَنَفَخَ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِهِ﴾ "He blew into him of His spirit." Here, "minhu" does not mean that it is a part of Him, otherwise everything would be His part. In Surah Jathiyah it is stated:
﴿سَخَّرَ لَكُم مَّا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا مِّنْهُ﴾ (Jathiyah: 13)
"He has subjected to you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, all from Him." Here, "jami‘an minhu" does not mean that everything is His part or portion.

(3)
Al-Haqq:
"Haqq" refers to that which exists or whose existence is necessary. Allah Ta‘ala is called "al-Haqq" because He is eternal and everlasting—He has always existed and will always remain. Paradise and Hell are called "haqq" because their existence is certain. "Haqq" also means that which is necessary and obligatory.