This appeared the most difficult question to many of the candidates. The question technically tested the candidates’ knowledge on the role of Huffaz in the preservation of the Qur'an. Most candidates got this question wrong, they mistakenly wrote on the role of the Huffaz in the compilation of the Qur'an.  Majority of the candidates performed below average. Candidates were expected to mention the following points:

Ḥuffāẓ ( Ḥāfiẓ) literally means "guardian" or "memorizer". It is a term used by Muslims for someone who has completely memorized the Qur'ān.  Ḥuffāz were the memorizers of the Qur'ān. (Introduction)

1. The Prophet (S.A.W.) was the first Ḥāfiẓ.
2. He dictated the verses of the Qur'ān to others who later memorized it.
3. The Ḥuffāẓ wrote the revelation down on different objects such as tree barks, stones, animal skins, bones e.t.c.
4. Majority of the companions memorized the Qur'ān.
5. The four principal memorizers under the Prophet's guidance were: Abdullāh b. Mas'ūd, Salim Mawla Abī Hudhayfah, Mu'adh b. Jabal and Ubayy b. Ka'ab.
6. The Prophet (S.A.W.) sent seventy of such memorizers as instructors of the Qur'ān to certain tribes.
7. Victory at the Battle of Yamāmah is attributed to the Ḥuffāẓ although a great number of them lost their lives.
8. The Ḥuffāẓ's contribution during the compilation of the Qur'ān was quite significant.
9. The leader of the committee for the compilation, Zayd b. Thabit was a Ḥāfiẓ.
10. Upon the collection of the various fragments of the Qur'ān, their place and authenticity were determined by the Ḥuffāẓ. 
11. The Ḥuffāẓ recited portions from the Qur'ān in Ṣalāt and other devotional practices at social gathering.
12. The Ḥufāz guided other Muslims on Qur'ānic memorization.
    
13. The Ḥuffāẓ also played a leading role to standardize the variations in reading the Qur'ān.
14. The role played by the Ḥuffāẓ stands the test of time.