#15 — Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺAttribute
Hafizسَيِّدُنَا الْحَافِظ
Meaning: The Protector
He protected the revelation, his companions, and the message of Islam.
Meaning: The Protector
He protected the revelation, his companions, and the message of Islam.
Meaning: The Protector
Islamic Tradition
"Allah protected him from the people."
His protection of the Quran ensures its preservation.
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
Hafiz (سَيِّدُنَا الْحَافِظ) is one of the blessed names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning "The Protector". 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. Hafiz 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
Haleem
سَيِّدُنَا الْحَلِيم
The Forbearing
Hafeez
سَيِّدُنَا الْحَفِيظ
The Guardian
Khabeer
سَيِّدُنَا الْخَبِير
The All-Aware
Zakkar
سَيِّدُنَا الذَّكَّار
The Great Rememberer
Muslims invoke the Prophet's ﷺ blessed names — including Hafiz — 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 "Hafiz" 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.