Shaheed - Classifications of Shahid

Classifications of Shahid

There are at least 5 different kinds of martyrs according to Hadith.

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. —Collected by Muhammad al-Bukhari, Sahih al-Bukhari

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

I heard the Prophet saying, "Whoever is killed while protecting his property then he is a martyr. —Collected by Muhammad al-Bukhari, Sahih al-Bukhari