Q. What seven gifts is a shaheed granted when martyred in the path of Allah? (M. Ahmad, LONDON)

A. Ubada bin Samit (Radi Allah Anho) narrates, that the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "The shaheed is granted seven gifts from Allah Taa'la." They are: 1. He is forgiven at the first drop of his blood. 2. He sees his status in Jannah. 3. He is dressed in the clothes of Iymaan. 4. He is safe from the punishment of the grave. 5. He will be safe from the great fear of the Day of Judgement. 6. A crown of honour will be placed on his head. 7. He will intercede on behalf of 70 members of his family. (Musnad Ahmed Tabrani, at- Targheeb wa at-Tarheeb, P.443, vol.2) (ALLAH TAA'LA IS ALL KNOWING!)