Khafi

Posted on 05/19/2012 by marina

KHAFI خفي
“Hidden.” A term used in works on exegesis for that which is hidden in its meaning, as compared with that which is obvious. [QUR'AN.]

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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