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The word ghayba ({{ | The word ghayba ({{ia|غَيْبَة}}, occultation) is derived from the root "gh-y-b" ({{ia|غ ی ب}}). Its definition is opposite to presence and is used to convey disappearance from sight and camouflage<ref>Ibn Manzur, Vol.1, P.454; Mustafawi, Vol.3, P.353</ref>. | ||
== Minor Occultation== | == Minor Occultation== |