(Aw adna). This term implies Union and disappearance in Allah. It is the final stage in the ascension to Allah, coming after the stage of Qaba Qawsayn ('Two Bows' Length'). It is purely through the Grace of Allah that the station of 'Or Nearer' is attained. Here is the 'placeless Place', the 'timeless Time' when the slave is in total Unity, having realized within his own Self, the three unities; Unity of Place, Unity of Time and Unity of Essence. This station belongs exclusively to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (May the Salutations of Allah be upon him and Peace) and certain of his inheritors.