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Definition of "hafiz" [hafiz]

  • Islam One who has memorized the Koran. (noun)
  • Islam Used as a title of respect for such a person. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "hafiz" in a sentence
  • "Those who memorize the Quran -- a task Muslims regard as a noble, virtuous endeavor looked upon highly by God -- receive the title "hafiz.""
  • "Planning to visit Tirupati in the second week of January 2010, is it right time to visit there? ya its good and cool weather book the room and plan the darshan timings also by taking token in ttd chennai anybody know shabana/zaib origin from india mumbai (dongri) fathers name hafiz, sister rafiqa?"
  • "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."