It was narrated that Saeed bin Zaid said: “The Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم said: ‘Whoever is killed protecting his wealth, he is a martyr. Whoever is killed protecting his family, he is a martyr. Whoever is killed protecting his religion, he is a martyr. Whoever is killed protecting himself, he is a martyr.” (Sahih)