Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Islam One who has memorized the Koran.
- n. Islam Used as a title of respect for such a person.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A title or appellative of a Mohammedan who knows the whole of the Koran by heart.
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Etymologies
- Persian, from Arabic حافظ ḥāfiẓ, present participle of حفظ ḥáfiẓa 'to guard, know by heart'. (Wiktionary)
- Arabic ḥāfiẓ, guardian, hafiz, active participle of ḥafiẓa, to guard, memorize; see ḥpṭ in Semitic roots. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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“Those who memorize the Quran -- a task Muslims regard as a noble, virtuous endeavor looked upon highly by God -- receive the title "hafiz.”
The Huffington Post: At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam
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“As a 'hafiz' (someone who has memorised the holy Islamic text) of the Qur'an, he is a respected member of the American Muslim community, Obama said about Hussain, announcing his appointment last week as his envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Countries, a 57-nation grouping.”
“It took Umar 2 1/2 years at the Institute of Islamic Education in Elgin, Ill., to become a hafiz while also enrolled in typical secular courses in math, science and literature.”
The Huffington Post: At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam
“November 29th, 2009 at 12: 05 am excellent mohamed abd el hafiz Says:”
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“Under Mina's guidance, Hayat begins memorizing the Koran, hoping to become a "hafiz," or one who can recite the Koran from memory.”
The Wall Street Journal: 'Dervish' Whirls Into Publishing World
“Actions are taken on 31 terrorist along with masud azhar and hafiz mohamed and also 65 workplaces of "Jammad-ud-dava" are been sealed off.”
“So far, strict actions are been taken on lethal terrorists like maulana masud ajhar, leader of lashkar-e-toeba, hafiz mohammed.”
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