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In another Revelation, Allah challenged the Muslims who had despaired when it was
rumored that the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) was dead, saying:

"Muhammad is not except a Messenger; Messengers have passed away before him.
If he dies or is killed, will you turn about on your heels?

And he who turns on his heels will not harm Allah a thing.
Allah will recompense the thankful."

Koran 3:144

Regarding the martyrs, Abdullah, Masood's son said that it was explained to them by the
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) that the souls of martyrs at Uhud had been placed

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in the bellies of a flock of green birds that come down to the rivers in the Garden to eat
of its fruits. When they return, their home is in the shade of the Throne of Allah decked