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Likewise, the terms “righteous person,” “martyr,” and “steadfastly truthful person,” when used independently, include the prophets. Allah Most High says of His intimate friend, Abraham:

“We gave him his reward in this world, and in the Hereafter he will surely be among the righteous.”

He also says:

“We gave him good in this world, and in the Hereafter he will surely be among the righteous.”

His intimate friend said:

“My Lord, grant me wisdom and join me with the righteous.”

Joseph said:

“Let me die as a Muslim and join me with the righteous.”

Solomon said:

“Admit me, by Your mercy, among Your righteous servants.”

The Prophet—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—said, as related in the hadith agreed upon as authentic:

“When they used to say at the end of their prayers, ‘Peace be upon Allah before His servants; peace be upon so-and-so,’ the Messenger of Allah—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—said to us one day: ‘Allah Himself is the Source of Peace. When one of you sits during prayer, let him say: “All greetings of reverence, prayers, and good things belong to Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon us and upon Allah’s righteous servants.” When he says this, it reaches every righteous servant of Allah in heaven and on earth.’”

The hadith continues.

The term “righteous person” may also be mentioned alongside other terms, as in His words, Most High:

“They will be with those whom Allah has blessed: the prophets, the steadfastly truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous.”

Al-Zajjāj and others said: “A righteous person is one who fulfils the rights of Allah and the rights of His servants.” The word “righteous” is the opposite of “corrupt”;