Discover the meaning of the word Khṣif (خصف) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
خصف
Khṣif
Root: خ - ص - ف
Creed (aqida) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Khṣif
Allah says: 'They began to sew (yakhsifân) over themselves leaves' (Al-A'râf: 22).
Khassafa: to sew, assemble.
Adam and Eve sewed leaves to cover their nakedness after eating from the forbidden tree.
So he made them fall, through deception. And when they tasted of the tree, their private parts became apparent to them, and they began to fasten together over themselves from the leaves of Paradise. And their Lord called to them, "Did I not forbid you from that tree and tell you that Satan is to you a clear enemy?"
And Adam and his wife ate of it, and their private parts became apparent to them, and they began to fasten over themselves from the leaves of Paradise. And Adam disobeyed his Lord and erred.
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.