Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One who has memorized the Koran.
- noun Used as a title of respect for such a person.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A title or appellative of a Mohammedan who knows the whole of the Koran by heart.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun a
Muslim who has memorized the wholeQur'an
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th 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."
At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam Jahnabi Barooah 2012
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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."
At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam Jahnabi Barooah 2012
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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 Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2012
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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?
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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.
The Times of India 2010
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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.
Analysis 2010
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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.
At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam Jahnabi Barooah 2012
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November 29th, 2009 at 12: 05 am excellent mohamed abd el hafiz Says:
Solar Powered Blue Car Hitting the Streets in 2010 | Inhabitat 2009
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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.
'Dervish' Whirls Into Publishing World Alexandra Alter 2012
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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.
At 27, New Imam Represents A Homegrown American Islam Jahnabi Barooah 2012
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