Whats the state of a muslim murdered?

[NobleMuslimUK]

This area I need some clarification, because what I have been told is that a muslim killed by either a kaafir or another muslim dies as a martyr. What if the muslim is a non practising one and is murdered is that still a martyr?
Recently someone was shot dead, and his wife is really distressed and cannot come to terms with the fact her husband has been shot dead, just 2 days before he was due to go to England with his wife. Even though everyone tells her that her husband is not dead as martyrs dont die.

Replies appreciated.

 

[FatimaAsSideqah]

Where have you been heard it from?

 

[chacha_jalebi]

Allah (swt) knows best how a person was and who is a goody& baddy

if the person was killed unlawfully then he is a martyr, but i think your previous deeds could also count towards it

Allah (swt) knows best

 

[Umm Yoosuf]

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatulaah

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