Shahid (plural: )'s an Arabic word meaning "witness". It's a religious term in Islam, meaning "witness", as stated, but most often "martyr." Alternative spelling's shaheed. It's used as a title for Muslims who've died fulfilling a religious commandment, or waging war for Islam. General use The shahid's considered one whose place in Paradise's promised according to these verses in the Qur'an: ||}} ||}} Islam's prophet Muhammad's told to have said these words about Martyrs: Muslims also believe… (More on Shahids)