Islamic Beliefs: Alam al-Ghayb Overview

Everything beyond what our human senses can perceive.

Muslims believe in 'Alam al-Ghaib' with certainty because Allah states its existence in the Quran.

This refers to entities that exist but we cannot directly observe using our physical senses.

Angels carry out Allah's commands and assist believers.

Jinn are spiritual beings created by Allah, with varying degrees of strength and powers.

The Quran discusses the unseen realm, mentioning Allah, angels, and jinn, emphasizing their existence.

The Prophet Muhammad's teachings guide believers on how to navigate the unseen realm ethically and spiritually.

Seeking protection from dangers related to the unseen requires understanding and applying Islamic knowledge and practices.

The angels in the highest Assembly, known for their closeness to Allah, are called Al-Mala' al-A'la.

Angels who asked Allah why He would create humans, knowing they would cause bloodshed and corruption.

Good deeds that can erase past sins and bring blessings, like walking toward the mosque, performing ablution, and sitting in the congregation after Salah.

Angels are said to descend to offer blessings and protection when people perform good deeds.

Human actions have an impact not only in this world but also in the heavens, demonstrating the importance of our deeds.

Angels serve as messengers between Allah and humans, conveying their actions and prayers to heaven.

Angels are described as winged creatures in the Quran, but the specific details of their wings are unknown. There is no evidence of halos or gender for angels.

We only know what is revealed in the Quran and Hadith.

Angels make dua for believers who perform good deeds, such as giving to the poor and praying.

Angels make dua for those who remember their loved ones in their absence.

Angels make dua for those who remain in a state of prayer, such as after finishing Salat.

When Allah loves a servant, He instructs Jibril to love them as well, and Jibril then spreads this love to others.

The actions of humans reach the heavens through angels, and sometimes the results of those actions are also conveyed back through angels.

Every morning, when Allah's servants wake up, two angels make dua for those who give to the poor and against those who don't.

Allah's knowledge of the unseen encompasses everything that cannot be perceived by human senses, including future events, hidden truths, and the secrets of the universe.

The unseen realm refers to everything that is hidden from human perception, including angels, jinn, the afterlife (Akhirah), and divine knowledge.

The sources of Muslim belief in the unseen are revelations from Allah in the Quran, and authentic narrations from the Prophet Muhammad.

Angels are spiritual beings created from light, serving Allah by carrying out divine commands and fulfilling their duties.

The Lower Assembly (al-Mala' al-Asfal) are angels with specific tasks, such as recording good and bad deeds, while the Higher Assembly (al-Mala' al-A'la) are closer to Allah and serve in a more elevated capacity.

Allah’s attributes are absolute and beyond human comprehension. Muslims believe he is not bound by time, space, or form.

The return of Prophet Isa (Jesus) in the end times to establish the One God's true message and deliver justice.

The coming of the Mahdi, an exceptional leader who will restore justice and peace during an era of turmoil, as a sign of the end times.