(The hadith regarding the desire for martyrdom has already been mentioned; see the Book: Explanation of Faith... Chapter: Jihad in the way of Allah is part of faith.)

`Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) says that if I had not heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying that do not wish for death, I would have wished for it (i.e., for death).

Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "None of you should wish for death, for if he is righteous, it is hoped that his good deeds will increase, and if he is sinful, it is hoped that he will refrain from his sins and repent."