Al-Khabir الْخَبِيرُ
Transliteration: Al-Khabeer
Meaning: The All-Aware, The Fully Informed
معنی: پوری طرح باخبر، سب سے واقف
Arabic Root: خ-ب-ر (Khabara) — to be informed of, to have expert knowledge of inner realities
Al-Khabir is the One who has expert, inner awareness of all things — the hidden secrets, inner workings, and true realities that lie beneath the surface of all things. While Al-Alim refers to Allah knowing all things in general, Al-Khabir refers specifically to His penetrating awareness of the inner reality, the hidden dimensions, and the subtle workings of all things. He knows not just what you do, but why — not just what happens, but the full inner story behind it. The Quran says: 'O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous. Indeed, Allah is Knowing (Alim) and Acquainted (Khabir).' (49:13)
Complete Meaning of Al-Khabir
Al-Khabir is the One who has expert, inner awareness of all things — the hidden secrets, inner workings, and true realities that lie beneath the surface of all things. While Al-Alim refers to Allah knowing all things in general, Al-Khabir refers specifically to His penetrating awareness of the inner reality, the hidden dimensions, and the subtle workings of all things. He knows not just what you do, but why — not just what happens, but the full inner story behind it. The Quran says: 'O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous. Indeed, Allah is Knowing (Alim) and Acquainted (Khabir).' (49:13)
Benefits of Al-Khabir
- 1.Calling upon Al-Khabir when your true intentions are misunderstood — He knows the inner reality
- 2.It builds honesty — Al-Khabir knows every hidden motive, so why deceive?
- 3.Reflecting on this name motivates sincerity in all actions — the inner awareness sees through performance
- 4.It gives peace to those who are misunderstood — Al-Khabir knows your true heart
- 5.Used in dua for exposing deception and hidden truths in complex situations
How to Do Dhikr of Al-Khabir
Recite 'Ya Khabir, anta akhbaru bi bi minniy nafsiy' (يَا خَبِير أَنتَ أَخْبَرُ بِي مِنِّي نَفْسِي) — O All-Aware, You know me better than I know myself. This is a dua of humility and surrender to Al-Khabir's complete inner awareness.
How to Use Al-Khabir in Dua
When seeking to understand hidden things: 'Ya Khabir, khbirni bima yakhafu min amri hadha' — O All-Aware, inform me of what I should be aware of in this matter. When feeling misjudged: 'Ya Khabir, anta takhabbar bi niyyati wa anta shahid anna qasdi salih' — O All-Aware, You are fully aware of my intention and You witness that my purpose is righteous.
Spiritual Lesson from Al-Khabir
Al-Khabir is the antidote to self-deception. You may fool others, and sometimes even fool yourself, but Al-Khabir's inner awareness penetrates every layer. This is both a warning and a comfort: a warning against hidden corruption in our intentions, and a comfort when our true sincerity is unseen by those around us.
Al-Khabir in the Quran
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ
"Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted."
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ
"Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted [with all things]."
Prophetic Tradition
"Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly will enter Paradise."
Al-Khabir is name number 31 of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah. Understanding and reflecting on its meaning — The All-Aware, The Fully Informed — is a means of drawing closer to Allah and entering Paradise through the promise of the Prophet ﷺ.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al-Khabir
Q1.What does Al-Khabir mean?
Al-Khabir means 'The All-Aware' — Allah has penetrating, expert knowledge of the inner reality of all things, including hidden motives, secret intentions, and the true nature of all events.
Q2.What is the difference between Al-Alim and Al-Khabir?
Al-Alim refers to knowing all things. Al-Khabir refers specifically to knowing the inner reality and hidden dimensions of things — the 'inside story.' Al-Khabir is more specific: the expert inner awareness.
Q3.How many times is Al-Khabir mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Khabir appears approximately 45 times in the Quran, frequently paired with Al-Alim, Al-Latif, and Al-Basir, emphasizing that Allah's awareness is both total (Alim) and penetratingly deep (Khabir).
Name Information
👶 Baby Names from Al-Khabir
Related Names
Understanding Al-Khabir — A Complete Islamic Guide
Al-Khabir (الْخَبِيرُ) is one of the names included in the traditional list of the 99 Names of Allah, commonly known as Asma ul Husna. Its English meaning is The All-Aware, The Fully Informed. In Urdu, it is explained as پوری طرح باخبر، سب سے واقف. This page explores its meaning and its place within the Glory & Perfection theme.
Arabic Root: خ-ب-ر (Khabara) — to be informed of, to have expert knowledge of inner realities
Verified Quran occurrence count: 45
Understanding the Glory & Perfection Theme
The category shown here is an editorial theme used to organize the names for easier study. Explore how Al-Khabir relates to this theme through its meaning, relevant Quranic passages, and explanations supported by reliable sources.
Other Glory & Perfection Names:
Reflecting on Al-Khabir in Daily Life
Understand the Meaning
Study the meaning of Al-Khabir and consult reliable Islamic sources to understand its context and significance.
Use in Dua
The Quran teaches believers to call upon Allah by His Beautiful Names (Quran 7:180). Consider the meaning of this name when making a supplication appropriate to its meaning.
Reflect on Its Meaning
Reflect on what this name teaches about Allah. Distinguish personal reflection from a specific religious practice or promised outcome that would require separate evidence.
Islamic Baby Names Derived from Al-Khabir
Some Muslim names are formed using “Abd” or “Abdul,” meaning “servant of,” together with a name of Allah, according to established Arabic naming conventions. Check the Arabic form and the meaning of each suggested name carefully before choosing it. The names listed below are related suggestions, not necessarily direct derivatives of this particular divine name.
Continue Learning the 99 Names of Allah
Explore More Islamic Names
"And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them." — Quran (7:180)