Khuda Hafiz
06/19/2009 · Grant Davis
خدا حافظ / ख़ुदा हािफ़ज़
Khuda hafiz is a common parting phrase of Persian origin used in Muslim communities throughout South Asia. It is translated as “God be your Protector”. There is much debate surrounding the use of Khuda in reference to Allah. Some view the use of khuda as improper, preferring instead to strictly refer to the Supreme Being as Allah. They instead say, Allah hafiz.
Two interesting articles discussing the controversy and usage of Khuda hafiz as well as its changing status in South Asian Muslim communities:
Khuda Hafiz versus Allah Hafiz
The Other Column: Khuda Hafiz ka Allah hee Hafiz