It is narrated from Hazrat Fadala (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: The record of deeds of every deceased person is closed and sealed, except for the one who dies guarding the borders in the way of Allah; his deeds continue to increase until the Day of Resurrection, and he will be safe from the trial of the grave.

It is narrated from Hazrat Fadala (may Allah be pleased with him) that he heard the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: The true Mujahid is the one who strives against his own self in the way of Allah.