Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Khabir: meaning, transliteration and explanation
The one aware of the inner and hidden side of everything
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Arabic
الْخَبِير
- Transliteration
- al-Khabīr
- Meaning
- Al-Khabir means the one fully aware of the inner side, the hidden aspect and the true nature of everything. His knowledge reaches not only the outward but also intentions, hearts and the real causes behind actions. No secret is hidden from Him.
In the Quran
«Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle (Latif), the Acquainted (Khabir)?»
Surah Al-Mulk, 14Explanation
The one who knows what is hidden
Khabir denotes deep, inward knowledge. Allah knows not only what we do but why we do it: our intention as well. The Quran states: "He is the Knower of what is in the breasts" (Al-Mulk, 13) and is aware of everything.
Together with Al-Latif
In the Quran this name often appears alongside Latif: "al-Latifu-l-Khabir." This shows that Allah both knows the subtlest details and treats that knowledge with grace (Al-An'am, 103; Al-Mulk, 14).
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Al-Mulk, 14
Allah's being Al-Khabir is stated in this verse.
- QuranSurah Al-Hujurat, 13
Allah's being aware of everything occurs in this verse.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Khabir.
Related Names
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Khabir mean?
Al-Khabir means Allah who is fully aware of the inner side, the hidden aspect and the true nature of everything.Are Al-Khabir and Al-Alim the same?
They are close in meaning: Alim emphasizes general, all-encompassing knowledge, while Khabir emphasizes awareness of the inward, hidden and subtle side.