And Allah Most High says of Moses:

“We called him from the right side of the Mount and brought him near in private conversation.” (52) [Maryam 52]

He says of David:

“Indeed, he has nearness to Us and a good place of return.” (25) [Sād 25]

This nearness is what is meant by al-zulfā. In the preserved report narrated by Mujāhid from ‘Ubayd ibn ‘Umayr, he said: “He brings him near until he touches part of him.” It was narrated by Hammād ibn