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hafiz

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Noun — A Muslim who has memorized the entire Qur'an.

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Etymology

From Arabic hafiz ("guardian, one who preserves"), from hafiza ("to guard, to memorize").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hafiz” mean?
The word “hafiz” means a Muslim who has memorized the entire Qur'an. In plain terms, someone who has fully memorized the Qur'an.
How do you pronounce “hafiz”?
“Hafiz” is pronounced HAH-fihz (/ˈhɑːfɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “hafiz” in a sentence?
Here is “hafiz” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was a respected hafiz who could recite the Qur'an from memory.”
What part of speech is “hafiz”?
“Hafiz” is a noun.
Where does the word “hafiz” come from?
The word “hafiz” comes from Arabic. From Arabic hafiz ("guardian, one who preserves"), from hafiza ("to guard, to memorize").

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