Discover the meaning of the word Khns (خنس) 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.
خنس
Khns
Root: خ - ن - س
Creed (aqida) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Khns
Allah says: 'From the evil of the retreating tempter (al-khannâs)' (An-Nâs: 4).
Al-khannâs: one who hides and retreats.
The devil is khannâs because he retreats when Allah is mentioned and returns when one is negligent.