300 hadith
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The gates of Paradise lie beneath the shade of swords." A man of shabby appearance from among the people asked, "Did you yourself hear this from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He replied, "Yes." So the man…
الترمذي 1659SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The gates of Paradise lie beneath the shade of swords." A man of shabby appearance stood up from among the people and asked, "Abu Musa, did you yourself hear the Prophet ﷺ say this?" He replied, "Yes." The…
أحمد 19680SahihI heard my father say, while in the presence of the enemy, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The gates of Paradise are beneath the shades of swords." A man of shabby appearance stood up and asked, "Abu Musa, did you yourself hear the…
مسلم 4916SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "The gates of Paradise lie beneath the shade of swords." A man of shabby appearance from among the people stood up and asked, "Abu Musa, did you yourself hear this from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He…
أحمد 19538SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ while he was on the pulpit and said, "Messenger of Allah, tell me, if I strike with my sword in the path of Allah, patient and seeking reward, advancing and not retreating, until I am killed, will Allah forgive…
النسائي 3160SahihWe laid siege with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to the fortress of Taif, or the palace of Taif. He said, "Whoever delivers an arrow in the cause of Allah [[r4]] will have a degree in Paradise." That day, I delivered sixteen arrows. He also…
أحمد 19428SahihWe laid siege with the Prophet of Allah ﷺ to the fortress of Taif, and I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever delivers an arrow to its mark will have a rank in Paradise." That day I delivered sixteen arrows to their mark. I also…
أحمد 17022SahihWe laid siege with the Prophet ﷺ to the fortress of Taif, and I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever shoots an arrow in the path of Allah and it reaches its mark, he will have a rank in Paradise." A man asked, "Prophet of Allah, if…
أحمد 19429SahihWe were besieging the fortress of Taif alongside the Prophet of Allah ﷺ when I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever strikes a target with an arrow will earn a rank in Paradise." That day, I struck the mark with sixteen arrows. I…
الأعظمي 7980SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever lets fly an arrow in the cause of Allah, it will be a rank for him in Paradise." That day I let fly sixteen arrows. And I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever shoots an arrow in the…
النسائي 3145SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Hell has seven gates. One of them is reserved for those who draw the sword against my Ummah," or he said, "against the Ummah of Muhammad."
الترمذي 3123DaifMuawiya wanted to seize a piece of land belonging to Abdullah bin Amr called al-Waht. He ordered his servants, and they put on their armor and prepared to fight. I came to him and asked, "What is this?" He replied, "I heard the Messenger of…
أحمد 6913DaifWe laid siege with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ at the fortress of Taif. Muaz said, I heard Ubayy say, "at the fortress of Taif" and "at the stronghold of Taif," using both expressions. I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever shoots an…
أبو داود 3965SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When two Muslims confront each other with their swords, both the killer and the slain are in the Fire." The companions asked, "Messenger of Allah, this is the killer, but what about the slain?" He replied,…
ابن ماجه 3964SahihThe 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 Messenger of Allah ﷺ was reported to have said several things, among them: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Every wound a Muslim receives in the cause of Allah will appear on the Day of Resurrection just as it was when first inflicted,…
مسلم 4863Sahiha hadith I heard from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ without forgetfulness or omission. He said, I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever shoots an arrow in the path of Allah and it reaches the enemy, whether it misses or strikes, it counts…
النسائي 3147SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Every wound a Muslim receives in the path of Allah will appear on the Day of Resurrection just as it was at the moment it was inflicted, gushing with blood. Its color will be the color of blood, but its scent…
أحمد 8205SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "By the One in whose hand my soul rests, no one is wounded in the cause of Allah, and Allah knows best who is truly wounded in His cause, except that he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound…
الأعظمي 8075SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Anyone who is wounded in the path of Allah, and Allah knows best who is truly wounded in His path, will come on the Day of Judgment with his wound flowing the color of blood, but its scent will be the scent of musk."
أحمد 9087SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Those killed in battle are of three kinds. A believing man who fought with his life and his wealth in the cause of Allah, and when he met the enemy he fought them until he was killed. He is the boasting…
أحمد 17657DaifThe 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 7157SahihA man who was among the greatest of the Muslims in his service to them during a battle he fought alongside the Prophet ﷺ caught the Prophet's attention. The Prophet ﷺ looked at him and said, "Whoever wishes to see a man from the people of…
البخاري 6607SahihThe Prophet ﷺ reported from his Lord [[r4]] that He said, "Any servant of Mine who goes out as a fighter in the cause of Allah, seeking My pleasure, I guarantee that if I return him, I will return him with what he has gained of reward or…
النسائي 3128SahihThe 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, "No one is wounded in the cause of Allah, and Allah knows best who is wounded in His cause, except that he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound gushing blood. The color is the color of blood,…
أحمد 7302SahihA man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and said, "Messenger of Allah, what will I receive if I fight in the path of Allah until I am killed?" He replied, "Paradise." When the man turned to leave, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Except for…
أحمد 17254DifficultThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "By the One in whose hand my soul rests, no one is wounded in the path of Allah, and Allah knows best who is truly wounded in His path, except that he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound…
الأعظمي 16148SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked, "Messenger of Allah, what will I have if I am killed in the path of Allah?" He replied, "Paradise." When the man turned to leave, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Except for debt. Jibreel [[r0]] just whispered…
أحمد 17253DifficultOn the day of Khaybar, my brother fought fiercely. Then his sword swung back upon him and killed him. The companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ spoke about this and had doubts concerning him, saying, "A man who died by his own weapon." The…
أبو داود 2538SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ stood addressing the people and mentioned that faith in Allah and striving in the path of Allah are among the best deeds in Allah's sight. A man stood up and asked, "Messenger of Allah, tell me, if I am killed in…
أحمد 8075SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked, "Messenger of Allah, what will I have if I fight in the path of Allah until I am killed?" He replied, "Paradise." When the man turned to leave, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Except for debt. Jibreel…
أحمد 19078DifficultWe were besieging, alongside the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, the fortress of Taif. Muaz said, "I heard Ubayy say, 'at the fortress of Taif, at the stronghold of Taif,' all of this." I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Whoever shoots an arrow…
الأعظمي 6124SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked, "Messenger of Allah, what will I have if I am killed in the way of Allah?" He replied, "Paradise." When the man turned to leave, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Except for debt. Jibreel [[r0]] just whispered that…
أحمد 19077DifficultAbu Musa said that a man asked, or a man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ while the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was sitting with his head lowered. He said, "What is fighting in the cause of Allah [[r4]]? For one of us fights out of zeal or out of…
أحمد 19740SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "O Allah, let my nation perish in Your cause through spear thrusts and plague."
الأعظمي 11629HasanThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever is wounded in the cause of Allah, and Allah knows best who is wounded in His cause, will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound flowing the color of blood and carrying the fragrance of musk."
أحمد 10936SahihI heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "The martyr will intercede for seventy members of his household."
الأعظمي 947HasanThe Prophet ﷺ narrated, relating from his Lord [[r5]], that He said, "Any servant of Mine who goes out as a warrior in My path, seeking My pleasure, I guarantee that I will return him with whatever reward and spoils he has gained, and if I…
أحمد 5977SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Every wound that a Muslim sustains in the path of Allah will appear on the Day of Resurrection just as it was when inflicted, gushing with blood. Its color will be the color of blood, but its scent will be the scent of…
البخاري 237SahihHe was narrating from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ that he stood among them and mentioned to them that fighting in the cause of Allah [[r4]] and belief in Allah are among the best of deeds. A man stood up and asked, "Messenger of Allah, tell…
أحمد 22585SahihA man came to the Prophet ﷺ and asked, "Messenger of Allah, what will I receive if I am killed in the path of Allah?" He replied, "Paradise." When the man turned to leave, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Except for debt. Jibreel [[r0]] just whispered…
الأعظمي 8105HasanZirr reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say, "Any Muslim man who fights in the cause of Allah [[r4]] for even the brief span between two milkings of a she-camel has earned Paradise. Whoever sincerely asks Allah for martyrdom…
النسائي 3143SahihWhen the dispute arose between Abdullah bin Amr and Anbasah bin Abu Sufyan, both sides prepared themselves for battle. Khalid bin al-As rode out to Abdullah bin Amr and admonished him. Abdullah bin Amr replied, "Do you not know that the…
الأعظمي 5933SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah has given a guarantee for whoever goes out in His path, going out for no reason other than striving in My path, faith in Me, and belief in My messengers. He is guaranteed by Me that I will admit him to…
مسلم 4860SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "By Him in whose hand my soul rests, no one is wounded in the cause of Allah, and Allah knows best who is truly wounded in His cause, but that he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound gushing…
مالك 1030SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Whoever is killed defending his property is a martyr."
الأعظمي 8114SahihKhalid bin al-As was informed that when the dispute occurred between Abdullah bin Amr and Anbasah bin Abu Sufyan, both sides prepared themselves for battle. So Khalid bin al-As rode out to Abdullah bin Amr and admonished him. Abdullah bin…
مسلم 361SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ stood and addressed the people, mentioning that belief in Allah and striving in His cause are among the most excellent of deeds in His sight. A man stood and asked, "Messenger of Allah, if I am killed in the cause…
أحمد 8371SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Any Muslim man who fights in the cause of Allah for the time it takes to milk a she-camel between two milkings has earned Paradise. Whoever is wounded in the cause of Allah, or suffers any injury, will come on the Day…
الترمذي 1657SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "No one is wounded in the cause of Allah, and Allah knows best who is truly wounded in His cause, except that he will come on the Day of Resurrection with his wound gushing blood. The color will be the color of blood,…
النسائي 3149SahihA man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and asked, "Tell me, what if I am killed in the way of Allah?" The meaning is the same as the hadith of Layth.
مسلم 4881SahihA man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and asked, "Messenger of Allah, if I am killed in the path of Allah, steadfast and seeking reward, advancing and not retreating, will Allah forgive me my sins?" The Messenger of Allah ﷺ replied, "Yes."…
مالك 1032SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "With the first drop of blood shed by the martyr, all his sins are forgiven except for debt."
الأعظمي 8102HasanThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "A man was walking along a road when he found a thorny branch lying in the way, so he removed it. Allah appreciated this from him and forgave him." He also said, "Martyrs are of five kinds, the one who dies of…
مالك 301SahihWe were sitting with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ when he raised his head toward the sky, then placed his palm on his forehead and said, "Glory be to Allah, what severity has been sent down!" We fell silent and grew alarmed. The next day I…
النسائي 4688SahihThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "Allah has guaranteed for the one who goes out to fight in His path, with nothing driving him from his home except striving in His cause and belief in His words, that He will either admit him into Paradise or…
الأعظمي 12472SahihA man asked, "Messenger of Allah, why is it that the believers are tested in their graves except for the martyr?" He replied, "The flashing of swords above his head is trial enough for him."
الأعظمي 3875SahihWhen the dispute arose between Abdullah bin Umar and Anbasah bin Abu Sufyan and they prepared themselves for battle, Khalid bin al-Asi rode out to Abdullah bin Umar and admonished him. Abdullah bin Umar replied, "Do you not know that the…
أحمد 6922SahihThe Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever is killed defending his property is a martyr."
ابن ماجه 2580Sahih