How many virgins would a martyr have in heaven in Islam?

Answer 1

Answer ANothing in the Quran regarding this question is related to physically having virgins for sexual purposes. Nothing in the Quran says that martyrs will receive 72 virgins in paradise, as some claim. It is just an illustration that those who are accepted by God will enjoy in paradise what they never enjoyed in their first life on earth. All physical illustrations of this kind serve to express the sublime joy that awaits those who strive to satisfy God and obey him, to be forgiven and accepted into paradise by His mercy. It is mentioned in the Quran that in Paradise there are things that have never been see before, that have never been heard about before, and that have never even been thought about in our hearts. So, it is not a matter of virgins or how many virgins. It is much more than these physical illustrations.

The number 72 or 70 was mentioned in a hadith, referring to the number of relatives the martyr can intercede on the Day of Judgement, to save them from Hell.

It is worth-mentioning that some people, Muslims and non Muslims, intentionally or ignorantly, as well as some internet sites misinterpret some Quran verses regarding description of how those who entered the Paradise will be rewarded. You are advised, if you are keen to know the truth yourself, to read Quran relevant verses by yourself and interpret them by yourself (of course assuming you know Arabic) or refer to interpreters who you trust.

Answer B

Quran 56:36 mentions that Muslims (not specifically martyrs) will receive virgins in Heaven but it does not specify their number. This number is specified in hadith:

"It was mentioned by Daraj Ibn Abi Hatim, that Abu al-Haytham 'Adullah Ibn Wahb narrated from Abu Sa'id al-Khudhri, who heard the Prophet Muhammad PBUH saying, 'The smallest reward for the people of Heaven is an abode where there are eighty thousand servants and seventy-two houri, over which stands a dome decorated with pearls, aquamarine and ruby, as wide as the distance from al-Jabiyyah to San'a." (Vol. IV, Chapters on "The Features of Heaven as described by the Messenger of Allah", ch. 21 "About the Smallest Reward for the People of Heaven", hadith 2687)

Various Islamic sources talk about the physical attributes of the virgins. Quran 78:33 mentions they will be voluptous. According to another Islamic source (Al-Itqan fi Ulum al-Qur'an, p. 351), the virgins will have appetizing vaginas. For more detail see the article 72 Virgins on WikiIslam that is linked in the Related Links section below.

Hint on Answer B

• The above quoted hadith is wrongly interpreted. The number 72 or 70, that was mentioned in a hadith, is referring to the number of relatives the martyr can intercede on the Day of Judgment, to save them from Hell.
• As for what is mentioned in Quran (chapter 78, verse 31-36), quran says: {Verily, for the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous), there will be a success (Paradise); (31) Gardens and grape-yards; (32) And young full-breasted (mature) maidens of equal age; (33) And a full cup (of non alcoholic wine). (34) No Laghw (dirty, false, evil talk) shall they hear therein, nor lying; (35) A reward from your Lord, an ample calculated gift (according to the best of their good deeds). (36)}. The verse 33 states full-breasted that means mature
• Nothing in hadith or Quran says the quoted words " Appetizing vagina".
• The related link is issued by of WiKiIslam is a non-Islamic site biased against Islam, prophet Muhammad, and Quran. The site is falsifying Prophet sayings and Quran interpretations. You can verify it by yourself.
• It is mentioned in Quran that who is rewarded with the Paradise will have what never seen by eye, never heard by ears, and what is never thought of. so, talking about sex, breasts and vagina is something against sense and logic. Sure your nature in the other life is different from your materialized nature in this life.