How Can Allah Be Remembered and Witnessed?

“Dhikr” is an Arabic word that means remembrance. “Mushahada” is also an Arabic word which means witnessing or vision.

The Almighty Allah has commanded His servants to engage in His Dhikr or remembrance.
In the noble Qur'an, Allah the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful says (Surah Al-Ankabut, Ayah 45, Ruku 5):

"Wa la dhikrullahi akbar,"
meaning:
"And the remembrance of Allah is the greatest (of deeds)."

According to this command, remembering Allah is the noblest act.
Undoubtedly, among all Islamic practices, the remembrance of Allah is the highest act.

Now, the profound matter to consider is this:
When something is remembered, its natural form is imagined before the eyes, meaning its likeness is visualized.
But when we remember Allah, can His form appear before our eyes?

From the Quranic injunction, it is understood that Allah commands us to remember Him, not merely to remember His Name.
Allah does not just ask for the remembrance of His name; rather, through Dhikr, He calls for Mushahada — witnessing Him.
Allah says in the Qur'an (Surah Al-Baqara, Ayah 200, Ruku 25):

"When you have completed your Hajj rituals, remember Allah as you remember your forefathers, or with even greater remembrance."

Here Allah clearly orders the remembrance of Himself.

Now, reflect:
We can remember our forefathers or ancestors if we have seen them.
If we have never seen them, true remembrance would not arise.

Similarly, if we have not seen Allah, then how can we remember Him through Dhikr?
And how can we engage in Mushahada (witnessing)?
Is it even possible?

For example, if I know someone’s name but have never seen that person, no matter how long I remember the name, I would not truly know that individual.
Likewise, without knowing Allah first, Dhikr or Mushahada of Allah cannot be truly achieved.

The Almighty Allah is not distant; He is near.
Evidence from the Holy Qur'an (Surah Qaf, Ayah 16, Ruku 2):

"We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein."

According to this verse, Allah resides within the human being.
He is closer than the human's own neck vein (jugular).

Upon deep reflection, it becomes clear that if Allah dwells within man, then Dhikr and Mushahada — remembrance and witnessing — are certainly possible.

Allah further says (Surah Al-Hadid, Ayah 4, Ruku 1):

"And He is with you wherever you are."

This verse proves again that Allah remains with human beings; there is no room for doubt.
Thus, remembering and witnessing Allah is indeed possible for humans.