The Meaning of the Worshipper’s Intimate Address to His Lord and Allah’s Turning Toward Him

The questioner:
The Shaykh mentioned al-San'ani, Ahmad, and 'Umarah in his commentary on the hadith of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) regarding the prohibition of *nasat* and *qiblah*, meaning the act of calling out. He said that the intended meaning of the calling out is His (Glorified and Exalted is He) turning toward him with mercy and satisfaction. Is this meaning correct?

The Shaykh:
That is correct. This is what is correct: His (Glorified and Exalted is He) turning toward him in its true sense. We said that it is a nearness that befits the Lord (Glorified and Exalted is He), and it does not mean the nearness of physical proximity or contact, but rather a nearness accompanied by the exaltation of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). This is specific to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh:
So He is truly near to him in a manner that befits His (Glorified and Exalted is He) majesty, just as befits His majesty. It is a true nearness that befits His (Glorified and Exalted is He) majesty. Yes.