Кіріспе
Ғәрәп тіліндегі "әл-Ғайб" сөзі бір нәрсенің жасырылғанын (көрінбейтінін) білдіреді. Бұл Ислам дініндегі маңызды ұғым, адамдардың сезімімен немесе білімімен қол жеткізе алмайтын нәрсені қамтиды. Оған Алла, Алланың сипаттары, Қиямет күні және оның оқиғалары, сондай-ақ жүрек (қалб) жатады. Діни тұрғысынан бөлек, ол байқаушыға қатысты "көрінбейтін" нәрсені де білдіре алады, яғни біреудің артынан іс жасау сияқты. Батыс ғалымдарының пікірінше, Жин сияқты құбылыстар Ғайбқа жатпайды. Құранда оның 6 түрі және 3 мағынасы бар. Бірақ бұл сөзді кейбіреулерге ғана белгілі, ал басқаларынан жасырылған нәрсе туралы айту үшін де қолдануға болады.
Arabic expression
Al Ghaib is an Arabic expression used to convey that something is concealed (unseen). It is an important concept in Islam, encompassing what cannot be perceived or known by humans. This includes God, the attributes of God, the Last Day and its events, and the heart (qalb). Beyond the theological implications, it can also mean something "unseen" relative to an observer, in the sense that someone acts behind the perceiver's back. In general, creatures classified as supernatural in Western scholarship, such as Jinn, are not considered to be part of a ghayb. In the Quran it has 6 forms and 3 meanings. But it can also be used in a general sense to refer to something that is known to some but concealed from others.
Al Ghaib is an Arabic expression used to convey that something is concealed (unseen). It is an important concept in Islam, encompassing what cannot be perceived or known by humans. This includes God, the attributes of God, the Last Day and its events, and the heart (qalb). Beyond the theological implications, it can also mean something "unseen" relative to an observer, in the sense that someone acts behind the perceiver's back. In general, creatures classified as supernatural in Western scholarship, such as Jinn, are not considered to be part of a ghayb. In the Quran it has 6 forms and 3 meanings. But it can also be used in a general sense to refer to something that is known to some but concealed from others.
Мағынасы
Араб тілінде "әл-Ғайб" дегеніміз – қандай да бір жолмен жасырын нәрсе. Бұл термин екі сөзден (анықтамалық ерікше және сын есім) тұрады, "ал" және "Ғайб", сөзбе-сөз "осы" және "көрінбейтін" деп аударылады. Оның "құдықтың тереңдігі" деген мағыналық аудармадан туындаған бірнеше күрделі мағыналары бар. Құдықтың түбі тереңдігіне байланысты көзден жасырылғандықтан, оның ішіндегісін анықтау қиын. Сондықтан, әл-Ғайб – жоқ, жасырылған немесе көрінбейтін нәрсе. Араб тіліндегі көптеген сын есімдер сияқты, әл-Ғайбтың да үш әріптен тұратын түбірі бар. Ол үш түбір әріптен құралған: غ ي ب (ғайн, йа, ба), ағылшын тілінде шамамен g y b деп жазылады.
In Arabic, al Ghaib refers to anything that is hidden in some manner. The term is composed of two words (a definitive article and an adjective), "al" and "Ghaib", literally translating to "the" and "unseen" respectively. It possesses multiple intricate meanings stemming out from the figurative translation "the depth of the well." Given that the bottom of the well is visually concealed as a result of its depth, its contents are generally undeterminable. Al Ghaib therefore refers to that which is absent, hidden, or concealed. Like majority of adjectives in the Arabic language, al Ghaib has a triliteral or triconsonantal root. It is composed of three root letters غ ي ب (gaain, yaa, baa), roughly tantamount to g y b respectively in the English language.
Ислам діні
Исламдық контексте әл-Ғайб – трансценденттік немесе илаһи құпияларды білдіреді. Ол Құранда алты түрлі нысанда, алпыс түрлі жерде еске алынған. Оның үш негізгі мағынасы бар:
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
– Жоқ болу – «Осылайша әл-Азиз мен оған жасырын түрде опасыздық жасамағанымды және Аллаһтың опасыздардың жоспарын дұрыс бағытқа бұрмайтынын білсін». (12:52)
– Белгісіз немесе Жасырын – «[Аллаһ] көрінетін және көрінбейтін нәрсені білуші, Ұлы, Көкпейіл». (13:9)
– Келешек – «Айтыңыз: «Мен өзім үшін Алла қалағаннан басқа пайда немесе зиян келтіре алмаймын. Егер мен Ғайыпты білгенімде, көп байлық жинап, ешқандай жамандыққа ұшырамас едім. Мен тек сенген халыққа ескертуші және қуанышпен хабар берушімін».» (7:188) (6:59)
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Ғайыптың осы түріне мысалдар Мұхаммедтің (с.ғ.с.) хадистерінде келтірілген: Абдулла ибн Омардың айтуынша, Алла елшісі (с.ғ.с.) былай деді: «Ғайып кілттері бес, оларды Алладан басқа ешкім білмейді. Ертең не болатынын тек Алла ғана біледі; жатырда не бар екенін тек Алла ғана біледі; жаңбыр қашан жауатынын тек Алла ғана біледі; әр жан қай жерде өледі, оны тек Алла ғана біледі; және Қиямет сағаты қашан басталады, оны тек Алла ғана біледі.»
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
2. Қарым-қатынастағы Ғайып (الغيب النسبي) – Қарым-қатынастағы Ғайып – адамның жағдайына пропорционалды; сондықтан ол кейбір адамдарға айқын болса, басқаларынан жасырылған. Бұл ұғымды түсіндіру үшін мысал ретінде сыныпты қарастырайық, онда студенттер оқытушыны көре алады, лекцияның мазмұнын ести алады және сыныптағы әңгімелерді ести алады, ал сыртындағылар сыныпта болып жатқан оқиғалардан хабарсыз. Құранда адамның (адамзаттың) Алланы және Оның қасиеттерін көре алмайтыны айтылған. Ғайыпқа сену – маңызды мұсылмандық қасиет саналады, себебі ол дұға мен иманға мүмкіндік береді. (Ибраһим) «Мен сендерге аспан мен жердің Ғайыптарын білемін деп айтпап па едім? Мен сендердің ашық айтқандарыңды да, жасырып жүргендеріңді де білемін». (2:33)
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
«Айтыңыз, [әй, Мұхаммед], мен сіздерге Алланың қазыналары маған бар екенін немесе мен Ғайыпты білемін деп айтпаймын, сондай-ақ, мен періште емеспін. Мен тек маған уахи етілгенге ғана еремін». (6:50)
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
«Және Оның қасында Ғайып кілттері бар, оларды Одан басқа ешкім білмейді. Ол құрлықта және теңізде не бар екенін біледі. Оның білімімен бір жапырақ та құламайды. Жердің қап-қараңғысындағы әрбір дән, жасыл және құрғақ нәрселердің бәрі анық кітапта жазылған». (6:59)
In the Islamic context, al Ghaib refers to transcendental or divine secrets. It is mentioned in sixty different places in the Qur'an, in six different forms. It has three primary meanings:
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)
Absent – "That is so al 'Azeez will know that I did not betray him in [his] absence and that Allah does not guide the plan of betrayers." (12:52)
The Unknown or Hidden – "[Allah is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." (13:9)
The Future – "Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe." " (7:188) (6:59)
Examples of this form of Ghaib are illustrated in the narrations of Muhammad: It is narrated that Abdullah bin `Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said, "The Keys of the Ghaib (unseen knowledge) are five, nobody knows them but Allah. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow except Allah; nobody knows what is in the womb except Allah; nobody knows when it will rain except Allah; no soul knows at what place he will die except Allah; and nobody knows when the (Final) Hour will begin except Allah.) 2. Al Ghaib al Nisbi (الغيب النسبي) Relative Ghaib is proportionate to an individual and their situation; hence it is apparent to some while hidden from others. An example to illustrate this notion is that of a class in which the students can see the lecturer, hear the content of the lecture, and the conversations that take place in the classroom, while those outside are unaware of the occurrences in the classroom. The Quran states that man (mankind) is unable to see God and his attributes. Belief in al Ghaib is considered an important Muslim characteristic, as it allows for prayer and faith. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." (2:33)
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of God or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me. (6:50)
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in the clear book. (6:59)