In the sight of man of faith, death is not annihilation or reducing to nothing. It means rather a new beginning to a more important and glorious world. The faithful knows that death will drive him nearer to his beloved and Merciful Lord: ``If you die or be slain for the cause of Allah, you all shall be mustered and brought together. There you shall meet with all your dear ones in faith, and you will have a surer reunion than is possible down here.''