Riyad as-Salihin, 57
Abu Thabit from Sahl bin Hunaif (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "He who asks Allah for martyrdom, Allah will raise him to the high status of the martyrs, even if he dies on his bed". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
الرابع: عن أبي ثابت، وقيل أبي سعيد، وقيل أبي الوليد، سهل بن حنيف ، وهو بدري، رضي الله عنه، أن النبي ، صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال:
من سأل الله، تعالى، الشهادة بصدق بلغه الله منازل الشهداء، وإن مات على فراشه
((رواه مسلم)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 57
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Truthfulness of the hearts is a cause to attain what is desired. Whoever intends to do a good deed will be rewarded for it even if he were unable to do it or failed to complete it.<br>
2) It is recommended to sincerely ask Allah for martyrdom.