…And brought him near in communion. That is, being secretly called for the unveiling (mukāshafa) from God, [an unveiling] which is not concealed from hearts, in [intimate] conversation (muḥādatha) and loving affection (wudd), just as He said, Exalted is He, Truly those who believe and perform righteous deeds — for them the Compassionate One shall appoint loving affection (wudd) [19:96], meaning that [through] this unveiling, the mysteries (asrār) are received without any mediation (wāsiṭa). This is a stationgiven by God to those who are true and faithful (ṣadaqū) to Him both in secret and openly.His words, Exalted is He: