Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Five are regarded as martyrs: They are those who die because of plague, abdominal disease, drowning or a falling building etc., and the martyrs in Allah's Cause."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52: Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad), Hadith #82
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Five are regarded as martyrs: They are those who die because of plague, abdominal disease, drowning or a falling building etc., and the martyrs in Allah's Cause."
This hadith is from the book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 82 in book 52 of volume 4.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Plague.
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