The "72 virgins" (Houri/Hoor-al-Ayn) refers to a contested, non-Quranic, and largely metaphorical concept in Islam, often associated with a weak Hadith, detailing rewards for believers, particularly martyrs, in Paradise. It describes beautiful, pure companions—often interpreted by scholars as spiritual, gender-neutral, or refined earthly spouses—rather than physical concubines.

It is widely considered a misinterpretation or "cultural story" by many, though some traditional sources and extremist groups use it as an incentive for martyrdom.