Discover the meaning of the word Khbū (خبو) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
خبو
Khbū
Root: خ - ب
Creed (aqida) 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Khbū
Khabat al-nâr takhbû: the fire died down, its flame calmed, and ash covered it like a veil.
Allah says: 'Every time it subsides (khabat)' (Al-Isrâ': 97).
The fire of Hell is revived every time it weakens.
And whoever Allah guides - he is the [rightly] guided; and whoever He sends astray - you will never find for them protectors besides Him, and We will gather them on the Day of Resurrection [fallen] on their faces - blind, dumb and deaf. Their refuge is Hell; every time it subsides We increase them in blazing fire.
God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.