Meaning & Explanation
Al-Khafid is the One who lowers and abases those who deserve it, particularly the arrogant and oppressors. He humbles the proud and brings down tyrants. His abasing is an act of justice, restoring balance and punishing transgression.
Quran References
2 versesContext: The Day of Judgment will abase some and raise others
Context: Qarun was abased despite his wealth
فَخَسَفْنَا بِهِ وَبِدَارِهِ الْأَرْضَ
“And We caused the earth to swallow him and his home”
Exemplifying Story
quranAbu Lahab's Humiliation
Reference: Surah Al-Masad 111:1-5
Abu Lahab was one of the Prophet's uncles and among his fiercest enemies. He was wealthy, influential, and proud. When the Prophet ﷺ first preached Islam publicly, Abu Lahab openly declared: "May you perish!" Allah revealed an entire surah condemning him and his wife by name - unprecedented in the Quran. He died in disgrace after Badr, and even his own people refused to bury him properly. Al-Khafid abased the one who arrogantly opposed His Messenger.
Those who exalt themselves against Allah and His Messenger will be abased. True honor comes only from humility before the Most High.