And the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: By Him in Whose hand is my soul, I wish that I fight in the path of Allah and attain martyrdom, then be granted life again, and participate in jihad and be martyred, then participate in jihad and be martyred again.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 8983