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Finding a life partner can be difficult, but there may just be someone who is literally “written” to be perfect for you. Your naseeb (meaning share, fate or destiny) is the person whose name is written next to yours on Allah’s SWT, the preserved tablet of all things, al-Lawh al-Mahfuz. If you are looking for your naseeb or just curious about the term, read on and immerse yourself in the religious history of God-given soulmates.
Naseeb means fate or destiny in many languages. It means “share” in Arabic and refers to your share in life. Naseeb can also refer to someone who is your soul mate or perfect marriage partner – someone who is “written” for you by Allah (swt).
In many South Asian languages, naseeb means fate or destiny. In Indonesian, Malay, Somali, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Turkish, and other languages, naseeb can refer to your fate, destiny, fortune, or luck—whether good or bad.[1]
In Arabic, nasee means share, that is, your share in life.- It can also be written as nasib, nasip, nesib, or tsaf.
Some Muslims use naseeb to describe their God-given partner. In the Qur’an, Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, created al-Qalam, or the Pen, and ordered it to write down all the things that will happen on the “preserved tablet” of destiny – al-Lawh al-Mahfuz. On this board, your name is written next to the partner whom Allah has given you.[2]
- Your relationship with your spouse will seem different from your other relationships. Although it may not be easy, it will be the most fulfilling partnership.
- The Islamic faith believes in both determinism and free will. Although Allah (swt) predestined everything, humans are also given the ability to make decisions, which is why we are responsible for our actions. Because of this, it might be helpful to think of al-Lawh al-Mahfuz as containing every possible reality, not just the one you live in now.[3]
In Islam, your naseeb is related to your taqdir. Your taqdeer, or predestination, is what Allah (swt) will bring about in your life. While some imams claim that saying the dua can change your taqdeer, the change (and the dua) has already been recorded, so it is also recommended not to think too much about your destiny—in Islam, only Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, can know the future.[4]
Taqdeer can also be considered the creative power of Allah (swt), instead of predestination. Many of the possible futures you have are unfolding from Allah’s will. of will, which can become whatever Allah the Almighty wishes.[5]
Your naseeb is not the same as your twin flame. Although there is a chance that your naseeb is your twin flame, it is not advisable for twin flames to get romantically engaged, unlike your naseeb, who people often want to marry.[6]
- Although not all Muslims believe in twin flames, others liken them to human twins—if Allah (swt) splits one egg and sperm into two genetically identical twins, why couldn’t Allah (swt) split one soul into two? two bodies?
Naseeb it can also be a song or a gender neutral name. Pre-Islamic qaṣīdah poetry often began with a nasīb, a short introduction intended to attract the reader’s attention. It was usually structured as a poet’s recollection of a past love whose memory evokes a certain space.[7]
It can also be a first name in many languages that use the word.
Say the dua in Quran 28:24. My lord! I’m really in favor [desperate] I need any supplies you may have for me. Since your naseeb is your destiny, call upon Allah (swt). and surrender to what fate has in store for you.
- In the Qur’an, Musa (peace be upon him) accidentally kills a man in Egypt and has to flee to Midian. Alone and devastated, he meets two women and helps them water the animals. After that, he sits under a tree and makes this supplication to Allah, and in the same surah the father of one of the women offers her hand in marriage to Musa, peace be upon him.
Pray to Allah for a good partner. In Islam, Allah (swt) gives everything, and wants you to ask for everything. In order for your prayer to be accepted, be completely sincere and send it with the conviction that Allah, the Most High, listens and will do what is best for you. Begin your prayer by invoking one of Allah’s 99 names, and end by praising Gain (peace be upon him).[8]
- When searching for things, try using the names Al Razzaq or Al Wahhab.
- In the Qur’an, Dobitak (peace be upon him) encourages people to search for everything, down to salt on food and laces on shoes.[9]
- Try to make dua like a child – ask for the smallest things, be serious and go into detail.
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