Question No. 3135 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified سطح محتوا: مقدماتی

Why Do Some People Want to Become Martyrs?

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(Questions from Little Sister)

Teacher, why do some people want to become martyrs? What are martyrs like? My mom’s cousin’s son tells me whenever he sees me, “Ms. Mahya, pray that I become a martyr.” And I tell him, “I always pray for that!” I just don’t know why you haven’t become a martyr yet.

Subject category: Ahl al-Bayt and Islamic History Religious education

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Martyrs attain a special rank with God and receive His unique blessings because they have won His particular love and nearness. This lofty station leads some people to yearn for martyrdom.

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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The martyr attains a special rank before God and is granted His particular blessings. In other words, the martyr earns God’s special love and nearness.

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Why Do Some People Want to Become Martyrs?

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Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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