What “Ḥāfiẓ” Really Means In Islam, a Ḥāfiẓ (حافظ) is not just someone who memorises the Qur’ān. It is someone who becomes guarded by it. The Arabic root ḥafiza (حفظ) means to protect, preserve, attend, and care. From it comes al-Ḥafīẓ (ٱلْحَفِيظ), one of Allah’s Beautiful Names, The Preserver. So when you become a Ḥāfiẓ, … Continue reading Meaning of Ḥāfiẓ in Islam – What It Truly Means to Be a Guardian of the Qur’an