Meaning of
haafiz
हाफ़िज़ • حافظ
English
guardian; protector; one who memorizes the Quran
Hindi
संरक्षक; रक्षक; कुरान को याद करने वाला
Urdu
محافظ; نگہبان; قرآن کو حفظ کرنے والا
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
Haafiz is a word imbued with reverence and responsibility. It signifies not just a guardian in the physical sense, but a keeper of sacred knowledge. In poetry, it often symbolizes the weight of spiritual duty and the honor of preserving wisdom.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke 'haafiz' to reflect themes of protection and sacred duty. It contrasts with neglect, highlighting the nobility of preserving what is precious.
Closing Insight
In the essence of 'haafiz', one finds the timeless call to safeguard the sacred.