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Hafiz

حَافِظ · /ˈhɑːfɪz/

A Hafiz (female: Hafiza) is someone who has memorized the entire Quran by heart.

What does Hafiz mean?

Becoming a Hafiz typically takes years of structured memorization and ongoing revision, and the achievement carries deep respect in Muslim communities as a living preservation of the Quran's text.

Alternative Spellings

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