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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)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏

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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.
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