157. " and if you be killed in the way of allah or you die, surely forgiveness and mercy from allah are far better than all that they amass." commentary: in divine world-view and heavenly theology, the death in the way of allah (martyrdom) is better than the whole world and its belongings to be compiled. mercy and forgiveness have an eternal result, but wealth and property have some temporal effects. what is important is that the affairs be in the way of allah, whether martyrdom or death. " and if you be killed in the way of allah or you die, surely forgiveness and mercy from allah are far better than all that they amass."