Riyad as-Salihin, 1311
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "No one who has entered Jannah will desire to return to this world even if he should be given all that the world contains, except a martyr. For he will yearn that he should return to the world and be killed ten times on account of the dignity that he will experience by virtue of his martyrdom." Another narration is: "On account of the excellence and distinction, he will experience as a result of martyrdom." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "ما أحد يدخل الجنة يحب أن يرجع إلى الدنيا وله ما على الأرض من شيء إلا الشهيد، يتمنى أن يرجع إلى الدنيا فيقتل عشر مرات لما يرى من الكرامة”
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 27
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The great reward which the martyr initially sees makes him forget the bitter taste of getting killed.<br>
2) Heedlessness of Allah Almighty’s reward turns people away from worship and sublime endeavors.<br>
3) If a person knew the reward awaiting for him with Allah, he would rush to Paradise and seek it at all costs.