Rijal al-Ghaib (The Men of the Unseen): Daily Directions and the Sacred Invocation

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Rijal al-Ghaib

The Men of the Unseen

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Few books of wisdom speak of the Rijal al-Ghaib — the “men of the unseen,” beings said to influence the affairs and destinies of people. Each tradition understands them differently: some see them as angels, others as jinn, guardians of the days, or noble spirits. Whatever name you give them, many sacred texts describe them as men of destiny — and those who learn to honour their cycle are said to witness wonders.

I.The Daily Directions

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In this tradition, the Rijal al-Ghaib occupy a particular direction on each day of the week. To align with their favour in your work, travel and business, you face the direction where they are said to dwell.

East

Saturday & Monday

North

Tuesday & Wednesday

West

Sunday & Friday

South

Thursday

Keep this cycle in mind in all that you undertake — it is said that those who respect it see their efforts blessed.

II.Position Through the Month

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By the days of the lunar month, the Rijal al-Ghaib are said to move through the directions, beginning at the eastern edge on the first day:

1

Eastern edge

2

South

3

Southern side

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West

5

Western edge

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North

7

Northern side

8

Between East & West

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Underground

10

Above ground

11

Eastern edge

12

Between East & South

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Southern side

14

Between South & West

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Western side

16

Between West & North

17

Northern side

18

Between East & North

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Underground

20

Above ground

21

Eastern edge

22

Between East & South

23

Between East & South

24

Between South & West

25

Western edge

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Between West & North

27

Northern side

28

Between East & North

29

Underground

30

Above ground

III.The Invocation

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For those who wish to work with them, here is a prayer drawn from the book of knowledge Jawahir Khamsah — an invocation to the men of the unseen.

Invocation to the Men of the Unseen

“Peace be upon you, O men of the unseen and noble souls. Help us with your special help, and look upon us with your special gaze.”

O Ruqaba · O Nuqaba · O Nujaba · O Bukhaba
O Abdal · O Awtad · O Aqtab · O Qutb al-Aqtab

help me in this matter… (name your need)

IV.The Salutation of Shaikh Abd al-Qadir

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In another version, the salutation (Salam) is offered in the manner of Shaikh Abd al-Qadir:

As-Salam · The Salutation

Bismi'llahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Rahim.In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate.

As-salamu 'alai-kum ya rijala 'l-Ghaib.Peace be upon you, O men of the Unseen!

As-salamu 'alai-kum ya ayyuha 'l-arwahu 'l-mutaqaddasa.Peace be upon you, O sanctified spirits!

Ya nuqaba ya nujaba ya ruqaba ya budala.O presidents, O noblemen, O overseers, O spiritual deputies!

Ya awtada 'l-ardi awtadun arba'a, ya imaman.O mainstays of the earth, four mainstays! O two leaders!

Ya Qutbu ya fardu ya umana.O Cardinal Pole! O matchless individual! O trustees!

Aghithu-ni bi-ghawthatin wa 'nDuru-ni bi-naDratin.Provide me with assistance, look on me with favour,

Wa 'rhamu-ni wa hassilu muradi wa maqsudi.treat me with compassion, fulfil my wish and my objective,

Wa qumu 'ala qada'i hawa'iji.and attend to the satisfaction of my needs,

'Inda Nabiyyi-na Muhammadin (salla 'llahu 'alai-hi wa sallam).in the presence of our Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).

Sallama-kumu 'llahu (ta'ala) fi'd-dunya wa 'l-akhira.May Allah (Exalted is He) grant you peace in this world and the Hereafter.

Allahumma salli 'ala 'l-Khidr.O Allah, bestow blessings on al-Khidr!

For the fuller prayer from the Jawahir Khamsah, you may reach me at rakimsspiritual@gmail.com.

A note of intention. This is shared as traditional spiritual knowledge, to be approached with reverence and a sincere, good heart. Hold it as a practice of alignment and blessing — and alongside it, keep tending to your worldly affairs with the wisdom and effort they require.

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