tradition according to Hadith, and the attainment of this title is honorific.

Muhammad is reported to have said these words about martyrdom:

Several hadith also indicate the nature of a shahid's life in Paradise. Shahids attain the highest level of Paradise, the Paradise of al-Firdous.

Furthermore, Samura narrated:

There are at least five different kinds of martyrs according to hadith.

One who dies protecting his property is also considered a martyr according to Hadith: