300 hadith
The Prophet ﷺ said, "No one among the people of Paradise would wish to return," and Bahz said, "to return to this world, even if he were given ten times its like, except for the martyr, for he would wish that he could return," and Bahz…
أحمد 13628SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would ever wish to return to this world, even if he were given everything on earth, except for the martyr. He will wish to return and be killed ten times over because of the honor he sees."
أحمد 12771SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would wish to return to this world, even if he were given everything on earth, except the martyr. He will wish to return to this world and be killed ten times over because of the honor he…
البخاري 2817SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No servant who dies and has goodness with Allah would wish to return to this world, even if he were given the world and everything in it, except the martyr. Because of the excellence of martyrdom that he sees, he wishes…
الترمذي 1643SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who has entered Paradise would wish to return to this world, except the martyr. He longs to return to this world and says, 'Let me be killed ten times in the way of Allah,' because of the honor he sees has been…
الترمذي 1662SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one from the people of Paradise would wish to return to this world, even if he were given ten times its equivalent, except the martyr. He will wish to return to this world and be martyred ten times over because of…
أحمد 14083SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "No one among the people of Paradise would wish to return to this world, except the martyr. He longs to return to this world, saying, 'I wish I could be killed ten times in the path of Allah,' because of the…
الترمذي 1661SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would wish to return to the world, even if he were given everything on earth, except the martyr. He will wish to return to the world and be killed ten times over, because of the honor he…
أحمد 13926SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "No soul that dies and has goodness with Allah [[r4]] would be pleased to return to this world, even if it were given the world and everything in it, except for the martyr. He wishes to return and be killed…
أحمد 13964SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would wish to return to this world, even if he were given everything on earth, except the martyr. He will wish to return to this world and be killed ten times over because of the honor he…
الأعظمي 8077SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul on earth that dies and has good waiting for it with Allah which would wish to return to you, even if it were given the entire world, except for the martyr, for he wishes to return so he might…
الأعظمي 8080HasanThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would wish to return to this world, even if he were given everything on earth, except for the martyr. He will wish to return and be killed ten times over, because of the honor he sees."
مسلم 4868SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No soul that dies and has goodness with Allah would be pleased to return to this world, even if it were given the world and all that is in it, except for the martyr. He wishes to return and be killed again in this world…
مسلم 4867SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Our Lord [[r4]] marvels at two men. A man who rises from his bed and blanket, leaving his family and his beloved, to perform his prayer. Our Lord says, 'My angels, look at My servant. He has risen from his…
الأعظمي 13023SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one who enters Paradise would ever wish to leave it, even if he were given everything on earth, except for the martyr. He wishes to return and be killed again because of the honor he sees," or words to that effect.
أحمد 12003SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is not a soul on earth that dies and has goodness with Allah that would wish to return to you, even if it were given the whole world, except for the martyr, for he wishes to return so he might be killed…
النسائي 3161HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "No soul that dies and has goodness awaiting it with Allah would wish to return to this world, except the martyr. He would wish to return to this world and be killed again, because of the great virtue of…
أحمد 14033SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No servant who dies and has good awaiting him with Allah would wish to return to the world, even if he were given the world and everything in it, except the martyr. Because of the excellence of martyrdom that he sees,…
البخاري 2795SahihHe told them that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul on earth that dies and has goodness awaiting it with Allah [[r4]] that would wish to return to you, even if it were given the entire world, except for the martyr, for he…
أحمد 22748DifficultThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "No soul that dies and has goodness with Allah would wish to return to this world, except for the martyr. The martyr would wish to return to this world to be killed again, because of the excellence of…
أحمد 12557SahihWe asked about that and he said, "Their souls are within green birds that have lanterns suspended from the Throne. They roam freely in Paradise wherever they wish, then return to those lanterns. Their Lord looked upon them and asked, 'Do…
الأعظمي 12102SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul that dies and has goodness with Allah that would be pleased to return to this world, except the martyr. He would be pleased to return to this world and be killed once more, because of the…
أحمد 12273SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no Muslim soul whom its Lord takes in death that would wish to return to you, even if it were given the world and all that is in it, except the martyr." Ibn Abu Umayra said that the Messenger of…
الأعظمي 8079HasanHe was asked about Allah's saying, *"Do not think of those who have been killed in the way of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, being provided for"* [Aal Imran 3:169]. He replied, "We asked about this and were told that…
الترمذي 3011SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "By the One in whose hand is my soul, were it not that Some men would hate to remain behind after me, and I cannot find mounts to carry them, I would not have stayed behind. I wish I could be killed in…
البخاري 7226SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul of a Muslim taken by Allah [[r4]] that would wish to return to you, even if it were given the world and all that is in it, except the martyr." Ibn Abu Umayra said that the Messenger of Allah…
أحمد 17894DifficultThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul among Muslims, whom its Lord has taken, that would wish to return to you even if it were given the world and all that is in it, except the martyr." Ibn Abu Umayra said that the Messenger of…
النسائي 3155SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Our Lord [[r4]] marvels at a man who fights in the way of Allah and is defeated, but then realizes his duty and returns to the battle until his blood is shed. Allah [[r4]] says to His angels, 'Look at My…
الأعظمي 383SahihI heard the Prophet ﷺ say, "By the One in whose hand my soul rests, were it not that some men among the believers cannot bear to stay behind when I march out, and I cannot find mounts to carry them, I would never have stayed behind from any…
الأعظمي 8076SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, I would dearly love to fight in the path of Allah and be killed, then be brought back to life and be killed, then be brought back to life and be killed, then…
أحمد 10523SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Were it not that I would cause hardship to my community, I would never stay behind from any military expedition. But they cannot find mounts, nor can I find anything to mount them upon, and it grieves them to remain…
النسائي 3153SahihJabir said, "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ met me and said, 'Jabir, why do I see you looking so downcast?' I said, "Messenger of Allah, my father was killed as a martyr, and he left behind dependents and a debt." He said, "Shall I not give you…
الأعظمي 10257HasanJabir reported, "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ met me and said, 'Jabir, why do I see you so downcast?' I replied, 'Messenger of Allah, my father has been martyred, leaving behind dependents and a debt.' He said, 'Shall I not give you glad…
الأعظمي 12100HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Our Lord marvels at a man who fought in the cause of Allah, and his companions were defeated. Knowing the consequence of fleeing, he turned back and fought until his blood was shed. Allah the Exalted then…
الأعظمي 7756SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom from his heart, Allah will raise him to the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies in his bed."
الترمذي 1653SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Allah has guaranteed for the one who goes out in His path, motivated by nothing except faith in Me and belief in My messengers, that He will return him with whatever reward or spoils he has gained, or admit him into…
البخاري 36SahihI heard the Prophet ﷺ say, "By the One in whose hand my soul rests, were it not for the fact that there are some men among the believers who cannot bear to stay behind when I go out, and I do not have the means to provide them with mounts,…
البخاري 2797SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will grant him the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies on his bed." Abu Tahir did not include the word "sincerely" in his version of the hadith.
مسلم 4930SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will raise him to the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies in his bed."
الأعظمي 8107SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Our Lord [[r4]] marvels at a man who fights in the cause of Allah and his companions are routed, yet he knows what is required of him, so he returns to the battle until his blood is shed. Allah the Exalted…
أبو داود 2536HasanThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom from the depths of his heart, Allah will grant him the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies in his bed."
ابن ماجه 2797SahihHe narrated to them that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "There is no soul on earth that dies and has goodness with Allah [[r5]] which would wish to return to you, except the one who is killed." Rawh's version says, "except the one slain in…
أحمد 22710SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ visited the nephew of Jabir al-Ansari during his illness, and the family began weeping over him. Jabir said to them, "Do not trouble the Messenger of Allah ﷺ." The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Leave them. Let them…
الأعظمي 8119HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah [[r4]] for martyrdom, Allah will raise him to the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies in his bed."
النسائي 3164SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will raise him to the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies on his bed."
أبو داود 1520SahihBeware of saying, "So-and-so died as a martyr," or, "So-and-so was killed as a martyr." For a man may fight in order to gain spoils, and another may fight to be remembered, and another may fight to be seen in his position. If you must…
أحمد 3952DaifThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit Abdullah bin Thabit during his illness and found him overcome by it. He called out to him, but he did not respond. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return," and…
الأعظمي 8118HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely seeks martyrdom will be granted it, even if it does not befall him."
الأعظمي 8106SahihA man asked the Prophet ﷺ, "Which martyrs are the most excellent?" He replied, "Those who, when they meet the enemy in the battle line, do not turn their faces away until they are killed. They will recline in the highest chambers of…
الأعظمي 376HasanA man asked the Prophet ﷺ, "Which martyrs are the most excellent?" He replied, "Those who, when they meet the enemy in the battle line, do not turn their faces away until they are killed. They will recline in the highest chambers of…
الأعظمي 8091HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah has guaranteed for the one who goes out, going out in His path, driven by nothing except striving in My path, faith in Me, and belief in My messengers, that I will either admit him into Paradise or…
الأعظمي 7727SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah [[r4]] has guaranteed for the one who goes out in His path, going out only to strive in My path, believing in Me, and affirming My Messenger, that He will admit him into Paradise or return him to the…
أحمد 7157SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ met me and said, "Jabir, why do I see you so downcast?" I replied, "Messenger of Allah, my father has been martyred. He was killed on the day of Uhud and left behind a family and a debt." He said, "Shall I not give…
الترمذي 3010HasanA man asked the Prophet ﷺ, "Which of the martyrs is the most excellent?" He replied, "Those who, when they meet the enemy in the battle line, do not turn their faces away until they are killed. They will roam in the highest chambers of…
أحمد 22476SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever sincerely seeks martyrdom will be granted it, even if it does not befall him."
مسلم 4929SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah has guaranteed for the one who goes out in His path, whom nothing brings out except struggle in My path, faith in Me, and belief in My messengers, that He will either admit him into Paradise or return…
مسلم 4859SahihThe martyr was mentioned in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ, and he said, "The earth will not dry from his blood before his two wives rush toward him like two milk-camels who have lost their young in an open stretch of land. In the hand of…
أحمد 9520DaifHe is the grandfather of Abdullah bin Abdullah on his mother's side, and he reported that his uncle Jabir bin Ateek informed him that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit Abdullah bin Thabit during his illness and found him overcome. The…
أبو داود 3111HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ came to visit Abdullah bin Thabit and found him overcome by illness. He called out to him, but Abdullah did not respond. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "We belong to Allah and to Him we return," and added, "We have…
الأعظمي 3588HasanHe fell ill, so the Prophet ﷺ came to visit him. One of his family members said, "We were hoping his death would be martyrdom, killed in the path of Allah." The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The martyrs of my nation would then be few indeed.…
ابن ماجه 2803Hasan