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Why do islamic martyrs get 72 virgins and not some other number?

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There is nothing in the Koran that states anyone getting 72 virgins anywhere. It states that once in heaven all people in heaven will be looked after by servants who are pure. (this must be read in the Koran very carefully and not interpreted according to ones biases or intent.

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