Al-Khabīr: meaning
Name of Allah no. 31 of 99 · The All-Aware
ٱلْخَبِيرُ
Al-Khabīr is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The All-Aware". He knows the inner reality of all things, including what is hidden in the hearts.
- Arabic
- ٱلْخَبِيرُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Khabīr
- Meaning
- The All-Aware
- Number
- 31
Explanation in Arabic: العالم ببواطن الأمور وخفاياها
Al-Khabīr in the Quran
لَّا تُدۡرِكُهُ ٱلۡأَبۡصَٰرُ وَهُوَ يُدۡرِكُ ٱلۡأَبۡصَٰرَۖ وَهُوَ ٱللَّطِيفُ ٱلۡخَبِيرُ ﴿١٠٣﴾
La tudrikuhu alabsaru wahuwa yudriku alabsara wahuwa allateefu alkhabeeru
Vision perceives Him not, but He perceives [all] vision; and He is the Subtle, the Acquainted
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need. For example: Yā Khabīr.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Khabīr mean?
Al-Khabīr (ٱلْخَبِيرُ) means "The All-Aware". He knows the inner reality of all things, including what is hidden in the hearts.
Where is Al-Khabīr in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-An'am 6:103. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Khabīr among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Khabīr is number 31.