And the expression “steadfastness” occurs in His words, exalted is He:

“So take a straight course toward Him and seek His forgiveness.”
[Fussilat 6]

The expression “migration” occurs in His words:

“And he said, ‘Indeed, I am migrating to my Lord. Indeed, He is the Almighty, the All-Wise.’” (26)
[Al-‘Ankabūt 26]

The expression “ascent” occurs in His words, exalted is He:

“To Him good words ascend, and righteous deeds raise them.”
[Fātir 10]

The expression “refuge” occurs in His words, exalted is He:

“And they became certain that there is no refuge from Allah except in Him.”
[Al-Tawbah 118]

These and similar expressions found in the Book of Allah suffice to convey and clarify the matter.

As for meeting Allah, Allah mentions it in many places in the Quran, as in His words:

“Your wives are a field for you, so approach your field however you wish, and send forth good for yourselves. Fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give glad tidings to the believers.” (223)
[Al-Baqarah 223]

And His words:

“When he and those who believed with him had crossed it, they said, ‘We have no strength today against Goliath and his troops.’ Those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, ‘How many a small company has overcome a large company by Allah’s permission! And Allah is with the steadfast.’” (249)
[Al-Baqarah 249]

And His words:

“Lost indeed are those who deny the meeting with Allah, until, when the Hour comes upon them suddenly, they say, ‘Alas for us, for what we neglected concerning it!’ They will carry their burdens on their backs. How evil are the burdens they bear!” (31)—the verse.
[Al-An‘ām 31]

And His words:

“On the Day He gathers them, it will be as though they had remained only an hour of the day, recognizing one another. Lost indeed are those who denied