#19 — Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺAttribute
Hafeezسَيِّدُنَا الْحَفِيظ
Meaning: The Guardian
He guarded the revelation and preserved the message.
Meaning: The Guardian
He guarded the revelation and preserved the message.
Meaning: The Guardian
Islamic Tradition
"Allah promised to preserve the Quran through him."
His guardianship ensures the message remains intact.
Quran 33:56
Recommended: Recite Salawat upon learning this name
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
Hafeez (سَيِّدُنَا الْحَفِيظ) is one of the blessed names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning "The Guardian". This name falls under the Attribute category of his names and titles.
The 300+ names and titles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are grouped into categories that help readers understand the source and nature of each name. Hafeez belongs to the Attribute category, which includes attributes and descriptive qualities reflecting his noble character and conduct.
Hamid
سَيِّدُنَا حَامِد
The Praiser
Mahmud
سَيِّدُنَا مَحْمُود
The Eulogized
Taqiyu
سَيِّدُنَا التَّقِي
The Pious
Bahiyu
سَيِّدُنَا الْبَهِيّ
The Radiant
Hafiz
سَيِّدُنَا الْحَافِظ
The Protector
Haleem
سَيِّدُنَا الْحَلِيم
The Forbearing
Khabeer
سَيِّدُنَا الْخَبِير
The All-Aware
Zakkar
سَيِّدُنَا الذَّكَّار
The Great Rememberer
Muslims invoke the Prophet's ﷺ blessed names — including Hafeez — when sending Salawat (blessings) upon him, an act of worship highly rewarded in Islam.
Each name reveals a unique dimension of the Prophet's ﷺ character and mission, helping students of Seerah understand his complete biography.
Many parents choose "Hafeez" or names derived from it for their children, following the Prophet's ﷺ encouragement to take on blessed names.
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
May Allah send abundant blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions. Ameen.