Meaning & Explanation
Al-Hafiz is the One who preserves and protects all of creation. He preserves the heavens and earth from collapse, protects His servants from harm, and preserves the Quran from corruption. Nothing escapes His watchful preservation.
Quran References
3 versesContext: Yaqub trusting Allah's preservation
فَاللَّهُ خَيْرٌ حَافِظًا وَهُوَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
“But Allah is the best Guardian, and He is the Most Merciful of the merciful”
Context: Hud declaring Allah's preservation of all
إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ حَفِيظٌ
“Indeed, my Lord is Guardian over all things”
Context: Allah's preservation of the Quran
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ
“Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will be its Guardian”
Exemplifying Story
quranThe Preservation of the Quran
Reference: Surah Al-Hijr 15:9
Unlike previous scriptures that were altered and corrupted over time, Al-Hafiz took upon Himself the preservation of the Quran. He says: "Indeed, We sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will be its Guardian." For over 1400 years, despite efforts to destroy or change it, the Quran remains exactly as it was revealed. Not a single letter has been altered. Millions have memorized it completely, and copies worldwide are identical. This is Al-Hafiz's promise fulfilled - a miracle of preservation unmatched in human history.
What Al-Hafiz chooses to preserve cannot be destroyed. Just as He preserves His word, He preserves His faithful servants from ultimate harm.