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GlossaryWhat is a hafiz?
A hafiz (Arabic: guardian or memoriser) is a person who has memorised the entire Quran by heart. A woman is called a hafizah, and the plural is huffaz. The title is earned by completing hifz and is usually confirmed by reciting the Quran in full to a teacher.
Meaning
The Arabic root means to guard or preserve. A hafiz "guards" the Quran by carrying it in memory, one of the ways the text has been passed down unchanged across generations.
Forms of the word
- Hafiz (or hafidh): a man or boy who has memorised the Quran
- Hafizah (or hafidha): a woman or girl
- Huffaz: the plural
After becoming a hafiz
Memorising is only half the task. A hafiz keeps revising for life, often reciting a portion each day, and many lead taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. That's why a hafiz keeps using their own mushaf for years. It's also why a good bag and Quran cover make lasting gifts. See hifz completion gifts.
Questions people also ask
What is a female hafiz called?
A hafizah (also spelled hafidha).
Can adults become a hafiz?
Yes. Many people memorise the Quran as adults, usually part-time over several years.
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