ghaib
Ghaib, الغيب, is an Arabic term meaning “the unseen” or “the hidden.” In Islamic discourse it refers to realities beyond human perception, including future events, hidden aspects of existence, and inner realities of beings. The word derives from the triliteral root gh-y-b and is used across Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and related languages.
In Islamic doctrine, knowledge of the ghaib is considered to be the exclusive province of God. The
The concept of ghaib covers a range of topics within faith, including belief in the existence of
In cultural contexts, the term has appeared in discussions of mysticism, fortune-telling, or occult practices. Mainstream