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The word Ghayb in Arabic has numerous meanings in English, but none of the words actually accurately convey the exact meaning of the word. Therefore the translators of the Quran have translated to mean, Unknown, Unseen. In my humble opinion ‘Hidden’ would be accurate translation, because the word Unknown, is connected with KNOWLEDGE, Unseen is connected with VISION. We have knowledge about Hell, and not all Ghayb is visiual, but the word Hidden would be ideal translation, we have knowledge of Hidden but havent seen the Hidden, havent heard the Hidden. It is hidden from our vision, sense of hearing, feeling, taste, smell, where as Unseen would only negate vision, not the other four.
Ghayb is what can not be known by any of the five senses bestowed by Allah subhana wa tallah, namely sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. If something can be seen, but not heard, its not ghayb, or heard but not seen, it still will not be considered Ghayb.
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In Tafsir Kabeer, Surah Al Baqarah under the verse 2: “… yuhminoona bil ghaybi …” is stated:
“Qaula jamhooril Mufassireena an’nal ghayba huwal’lazi yaqoonu gha’eeban a’nil’hassati summa haza yanqasimu ila ma alayhi daleelun wa ila ma la daleela alay’h.”
“It is the opinion of Mufassireen {Commentators Of Quran} that Ghayb is which is hidden from the senses. Also ghayb has two categories, which evidences can be presented, second on which there is no evidence.”
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Ghayb Is Of Two Kinds:
* Which can be establihed with proves,
* Which can not be established with evidence,
Ghayb – Which Can Be Established With Proves From Quran & Sunnah:
* Fire Of Hell,
* Garden Of Paradise,
* The Holy Being {Zaat} Of Allah Subhana Wa Tallah,
* The Holy Attributes {Sifaat} Of Allah Subhana Wa Tallah,
* Mala’ika {Angles},
* Iblees {Devil},
Further Explanation: Even though these are Ghayb from out senses. None of our five senses are able to grasp their existance, yet we affirm the beleife in these because Allah subhana wa tallah as informed us about their existance in Quran. And beleife in Ghayb is one of the conditions which a beleiver must fulfill to be on the path of guidance {* Surah Al Baqarah Verse 2}.
These forms of Ghayb will be revealed on the day of judgement, but the elect Prophets {AS} have seen these Ghaybs in this world. There are numberous Ahadith in which indicat that Prophet {SAW} had seen these Ghayb. But for the common man, the reality of this form of Ghayb will only be realised on the day of judgement.
No amount of technological advancement will allow the common man to reach any of the above mentioned GHAYBS, they are off limits to common man/woman. Only the elite, the Ambiyah {AS}, the Masoom angles, and the pious beleivers have access to these forms of Ghayb.
Ghayb: Which Can Not Be Established With Proves From Quran & Sunnah:
* Knowledge of Day Of Judgement,
* When a living will die,
* What is womb of woman {male/female, pious/sinner, kaffir/muslim}
* Where will someone die,
* And about rain,
Further Explanation: These forms of Ghayb are commonly reffered as Mufatih Ul Ghayb {Keys Of Ghayb}. Quran & Ahadith do not state explicitly where so and so will die, where he will be born, how much rain so and so land will receive. We affirm that these are Ghayb but details of each and every single are not to be found in Quran or Hadith. Secondly beleife about these issues should be that Allah posses the knolwedge of these, and he can reveal it to whom He wills. The Knowledge of the second category of Ghayb can be known even this world. The Creation can too know the comprehensive as well as limited knowledge of these Ghaybs, prior to it, or while they happen. Those who know the comprehensive knowledge, are Al Lawh Al Mafooz, Al Qalam, and RasoolAllah {SAW} to whom the knowledge of Al Lawh Al Mafooz was given. And those who know limited knowledge can be anyone.
On second note, these forms of Ghayb are revealed by Allah subhana wa tallah to the creation via means which He as inspired. Allah subhana wa talah has inspired the people to create things which allow the people to gain limited knowledge of this form of Ghayb. The scientists have created scanners, radars, and other equipment which allow the common man/woman to be able to gain limited knowledge of these forms of Ghayb. But the Prophet {SAW} gained knowledge of these matters without any material objects help. Allah directly gave him the knowledge of these matters removing the need of material means.
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