Al-Khafid (الْخَافِض)
The Abaser
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: خ - ف - ض (Kh-F-D)
Etymology: Lowering, abasing arrogance, reducing worldly vanity.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: الخافض — alif · lam · kha · alif · fa · dad.
The article: Arabic kha (خ) is a moon letter, so the lam of the definite article ال stays audible. The Name keeps its Al- form, unlike the fourteen sun letters, which absorb the lam.
Also written: Al Khafid — all romanisations of الخافض, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“It will bring down [some] and raise up [others].”
— Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:3)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
Al-Khafid brings low those who oppress others or exalt themselves with false pride, reminding creation that all honor stems from submission to the Divine.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The Abaser
سرکشوں اور ظالموں کو پست کرنے والا
Yang Maha Merendahkan Kaum Durhaka
Zalimleri ve Kâfirleri Alçaltan