Hafiz

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Islam One who has memorized the Koran.
  • n. Islam Used as a title of respect for such a person.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. a Muslim who has memorized the whole Qur'an
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A title or appellative of a Mohammedan who knows the whole of the Koran by heart.
  • Word Usage
    "Those who memorize the Quran -- a task Muslims regard as a noble, virtuous endeavor looked upon highly by God -- receive the title "hafiz.""