Reflection on Reaching the Rank of Siddeeqs and Martyrs
Question There is a Hadith whose main message is that if we complete the 5 pillars of Islam and do the bare minimum (e.g 2.5% for zakat and nothing more, Hajj only if we have the means), we will be among the Siddeeqs and martyrs. From this I had a reflection: could it be that we would be among the truthful and martyrs because fulfilling the pillars would inspire us to do more good deeds, so a Muslim might do more voluntary deeds, therefore reaching the rank of Siddeeqs and martyrs? Is this an appropriate reflection? Answer In the Name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullaahi wa-barakaatuh. Perhaps you are referring to the following hadith, وعن...