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Moreover, the general conclusion of these rational demonstrations is that it is impossible to separate possible existence from such witnessing, and that which is sought after is knowledge by witnessing, which is inner-knowledge*(marifat)* , and not the necessary witnessing of itself, which is knowledge by presence.

In summary, as their refutations of witnessing is mainly founded on this [idea of vision], we have limited ourselves only to mention some of its arguments and the rest will be presented later, by the will of Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty said: “Some faces will be fresh on that day, looking at their Lord.” Quran 75:22-23. “And that the terminus is towards your Lord.” Quran 53:42. “And to Him you will be returned.” Quran 29:21. “Indeed we shall return to Our Lord.” Quran 43:14.

“And toward Him is the destination.” Quran 5:18, 42:15, 64:3. “Verily! To Allah do all matters return.” Quran 42:53 “And to Him you shall be brought back.” Quran 2:245, 41:21, 43:85. “Certainly We gave Moses the Book, [declaring], ‘Do be not be in doubt about the encounter with Him.” Quran 32:23. “Whoever expects to encounter Allah [should know that] Allah’s [appointment] time will indeed come.” Quran 29:5.

I say: These two words, meeting*(liqa)* and returning*(ruju)* have been constantly used in the Quran and in traditions. “Soon We will show them Our Signs in the horizons, and in their own souls, until it becomes clear to them that He is the Real. Is it not sufficient that your Lord is witness to all things? Verily! They are indeed in doubt about the meeting with their Lord! Verily! He indeed comprehends all things!” Quran 41:53-54.

The context of the first verse, which is: “We will show them Our Signs in the universe” up to*“until it become manifest”* shows that the meaning of a witness is the witnessed and not the witnesser. Similarly, His saying: “Verily! They are in doubt about the meeting with their Lord?” This is like an objection, and its answer is: “Verily! He indeed comprehends all things!” The context of the last verse, which is: “Verily!

They are…” contradicts those who say that the meeting (liqa) is metaphorically used to mean death or the resurrection. The reason for this contradiction is because of the emergence of His signs and the manifestation of His Almighty Truth that will occur on that day in such a way that without doubt He will be seen and witnessed.