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Sunan Ibn Majah #2540

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُهَيْلٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ مَا تَقُولُونَ فِي الشَّهِيدِ فِيكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا الْقَتْلُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ شُهَدَاءَ أُمَّتِي إِذًا لَقَلِيلٌ مَنْ قُتِلَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَهُوَ شَهِيدٌ وَمَنْ مَاتَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَهُوَ شَهِيدٌ وَالْمَبْطُونُ شَهِيدٌ وَالْمَطْعُونُ شَهِيدٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ سُهَيْلٌ وَأَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، وَزَادَ، فِيهِ ‏"‏ وَالْغَرِقُ شَهِيدٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“What do you say among yourselves about the martyr?” They said: “The one who is killed in the cause of Allah.” He said: “In that case the martyrs among my nation would be few. Whoever is killed in the cause of Allah is a martyr; whoever dies in the cause of Allah is a martyr; whoever dies of a stomach disease is a martyr; and whoever dies of the plague is a martyr.” Another chain narrates with the addition of "and the drowned is a martyr."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the concept of martyrdom, explaining that many forms of death can be considered martyrdom, not just those who die in battle. This broad definition serves to honor those who die from various causes while striving for righteousness. The takeaway is the recognition of different paths to honor in the afterlife.

Modern Application

This principle can inspire individuals to live with purpose and strive for good, knowing that their efforts can lead to honor in the afterlife, regardless of how they pass away. It encourages a focus on righteous living.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Martyrdom and Afterlife because it expands the understanding of martyrdom beyond the battlefield, recognizing various forms of noble death.

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This hadith is #2540 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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