It is narrated from Sayyiduna Miqdad (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: In the sight of Allah, the martyr has many ranks. With the very first drop of his blood, he is forgiven; his place in Paradise is shown to him; he is protected from the punishment of the grave and from the greatest terror (the great fear); a crown of dignity is placed on his head, each ruby of which is better than the world and whatever is in it; he is married to seventy-two houris with beautiful eyes; and his intercession is accepted on behalf of seventy people from among his relatives.