The Shar‘i Ruling on Saying “Allāh Ḥāfiẓ”Source: Fatāwā ʿUlamāʾ-e-Ahl-e-Ḥadīth, Vol. 9
❖ Question:
Is it permissible to say “Allāh Ḥāfiẓ” (May Allah protect you)?
❖ Answer:
Yes, saying “Allāh Ḥāfiẓ” is permissible because it is a supplicatory phrase (duʿāʾiyyah kalimah).
When a Muslim says this to another, it simply means:
- “May Allah protect you.”
- Or: “I entrust you to Allah’s protection.”
This expression is similar to other customary phrases of prayer used in languages like Urdu or Punjabi, which carry well-intended supplications.
❖ Summary:
Saying “Allāh Ḥāfiẓ” is completely permissible as it constitutes a form of duʿāʾ (supplication) from one Muslim for another.وَاللهُ أَعْلَمُ بِالصَّوَابِ
And Allah knows best what is correct.
