Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 39
الْحَفِيظ
Al-Hafiz
The One who protects and watches over, and forgets nothing.
ABJAD VALUE998
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of protection from accidents and calamities.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Hafiz mean?
Hafiz means the One who protects and does not forget. It has two aspects: He protects what He has created, and He records what is done and does not forget it. That is why it is a name that conveys both security and accountability.
In the Quran: Surah Saba', verse 21, says: “Your Lord is Guardian over all things.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Hafiz mean?
It means the One who protects, preserves and forgets nothing. The fact that someone who memorizes the Quran is called a hafiz also comes from the same root.
With what intention is the name Hafiz recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention of the safety of one’s life and property, protection from accidents and a stronger memory.
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