Discover the meaning of the word Khīṭ (خيط) 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.
خيط
Khīṭ
Root: خ - ط
Jurisprudence (fiqh) 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Khīṭ
Al-khayt (thread): known, plural 'khuyût'.
One says 'khittu al-thawb' (I sewed the garment).
Allah says: 'Until the white thread becomes distinct from the black thread of dawn' (Al-Baqara: 187).
The two threads refer to light and darkness of dawn.
It has been made permissible for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives [for sexual relations]. They are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek that which Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread [of night]. Then complete the fast until the sunset. And do not have relations with them as long as you are staying for worship in the mosques. These are the limits [set by] Allah, so do not approach them. Thus does Allah make clear His ordinances to the people that they may become righteous.
Indeed, those who deny Our verses and are arrogant toward them - the gates of Heaven will not be opened for them, nor will they enter Paradise until a camel enters into the eye of a needle. And thus do We recompense the criminals.
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.