Martarar
: Early believers viewed Jesus as the archetypal martyr. Figures like St. Stephen (the first Christian martyr) were celebrated for their "passive acceptance" of death as a testimony to their faith.
The narrative of the martyr is central to several major world religions: Martarar
: The term Shahid (meaning "witness") refers to those who die for their faith, often in the context of jihad (struggle). Unlike the often passive nature of early Christian martyrdom, Islamic tradition sometimes views it as an active defense of the faith. : Early believers viewed Jesus as the archetypal martyr