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(Book 21, Hadith 34) #36061
Praying for Martyrdom and Death in the City of the Prophet

SUMMARY: Umar ibn al-Khattab used to pray to Allah for martyrdom in His way and death in the city of His Messenger.

Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam that Umar ibn al-Khattab used to say, "O Allah! I ask you for martyrdom in Your way and death in the city of Your Messenger!"
حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، أَنَّ عُمَرَ بْنَ الْخَطَّابِ، كَانَ يَقُولُ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ شَهَادَةً فِي سَبِيلِكَ وَوَفَاةً بِبَلَدِ رَسُولِكَ

TOPICS
martyrdom  *  prayer  *  messenger  *  istishhad  *  dua  *  rasul

QUICK LESSONS:
Make sincere du’a , Follow teachings of Prophet Muhammad , Strive towards righteousness
EXPLANATIONS:
Umar ibn al-Khattab was a companion of Prophet Muhammad who was known for his piety and devotion to Allah. He would often make du'a or prayer to Allah asking Him for martyrdom in His way and death in the city of His Messenger. This hadith teaches us that we should strive to be devoted servants of Allah, seeking only what is pleasing to Him. We should also remember that our ultimate goal is not worldly success but rather a place with our Lord on Judgment Day. We can do this by making sincere du'a, following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and striving towards righteousness even when it may seem difficult or impossible.

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