Meaning of
haafid
हाफ़िद • حافظ
English
guardian; memorizer of the Quran
Hindi
संरक्षक; क़ुरान के हाफ़िज़
Urdu
نگہبان; قرآن کے حافظ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
KHuda ne muhafiz banaya hai inko
sataayein na foolon ko khaaron se kah do
2
ye kahte ho tire jaane se dil ko chain aayega
to jaata hooñ KHuda haafiz magar tum jhooth kahte ho
81
phir ek roz muqaddar se haar maani gayi
zabeen choom ke bola gaya KHuda haafiz
58
aata hai jo toofaan aane de kashtii ka KHuda KHud haafiz hai
mumkin hai ki uthatii lehron men bahta hua saahil aa jaa.e
35
vaise to uskaa naam nahin haafeze men ab
mumkin hai roobroo jo kabhi ho pukaar doon
20
hafizo ke badh gaye hain dekh lo roobab ab
kuchh sharaabiyon ne bhi kama li.e savaab ab
16
chal rahe hain abhii khuda-haafiz
aayenge phir k
abhii khuda-haafiz
9
yaad-e-maazi azaab hai ya-rab
cheen le mujh se hafiza meraa
8
ja rahe ham dair se allah haafiz
aap rahiye KHair se allah haafiz
hamko apne paas men deeje jagah ab
aur kahiye gair se allah haafiz
5
bas ye khwaahish hai ki ghar se nikloon aur tum
khidki se aawaaz do allah haafiz
3
KHuda ne muhafiz banaya hai inko
sataayein na foolon ko khaaron se kah do
2
ye kahte ho tire jaane se dil ko chain aayega
to jaata hooñ KHuda haafiz magar tum jhooth kahte ho
81
Nuance
In its original sense, 'haafid' refers to someone who has memorized the Quran, embodying a deep spiritual commitment. In poetry, this word often evokes themes of protection, spiritual guardianship, and the weight of sacred knowledge.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'haafid' to explore themes of spiritual duty and the burden of knowledge. It contrasts with worldly pursuits, highlighting the sacred over the mundane.
Closing Insight
Haafid embodies the sacred duty of preserving divine words, a theme that resonates deeply within the poetic soul.