Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will make him reach the status of martyr…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Muslim

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will…

عَن سَهْلِ بْنِ حُنَيْفٍ رضي الله عنه أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «مَنْ سَأَلَ اللهَ الشَّهَادَةَ بِصِدْقٍ بَلَّغَهُ اللهُ مَنَازِلَ الشُّهَدَاءِ، وَإِنْ مَاتَ عَلَى فِرَاشِهِ».

Sahl ibn Hunayf (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will make him reach the status of martyrs even if he dies on his bed."

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will…

Lessons: Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will…

• The sincerity of intention and doing what is possible is a reason for achieving the intended reward and recompense, even if the required action is not carried out.
• The Hadīth encourages Jihad and the pursuit of martyrdom in the cause of Allah Almighty.
• Allah Almighty has honored this Ummah, as He rewards their little deeds with the highest degrees in Paradise.

Categories : Acts of Heart · Excellence of Jihad