Several hadith also indicate the nature of a shahid's life in Paradise. Shahids are thought to attain the highest level of Paradise, the Paradise of al-Firdous. Haritha was martyred on the day (of the battle) of Badr, and he was a young boy then. His mother came to the Prophet and said, "O Allah's Apostle!

What is the reward for a martyr in Islam?

Islamic extremists who believe in suicide bombing as martyrdom expect rewards in the afterlife, as specified by the Quran. According to the religious text of Islam, male martyrs will receive 72 virgin maidens in paradise as a reward for their sacrifice.

What happens to the martyrs?

The bodies of martyrs, however, are not washed on the grounds, but are buried in the clothes in which they died, although they are usually wrapped in a blanket or other type of cloth until they are actually buried. Because they were martyred for God's cause, they immediately enter Paradise, according to Islam.