Kashif (also spelled Kaashif, Kaşif, Khasif or Kashef, ar, کاشف) is an Arabic word, commonly used as a male given name in the

Muslim world The terms Muslim world and Islamic world commonly refer to the Islamic community, which is also known as the Ummah. This consists of all those who adhere to the religious beliefs and laws of Islam or to societies in which Islam is practiced. I ...

. Its meaning is close to the "revealer", "discoverer", "uncoverer" or "pioneer", "explorer". When used by

Muslims Muslims ( ar, المسلمون, , ) are people who adhere to Islam, a monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abraha ...

, it is done so in the context of its Qur'anic usage referring to God as "the One who reveals." When applied to an individual, it means that the person has the quality of spiritual vision. The truth is obvious to them while hidden to others. For example, in the

Qur'an The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , sing. ...

(Surah Al-Sajdah Chapter 32: Verse 13), God refers to a people who have just died and suddenly see the error of their ways and the purpose of life which previously eluded them. After this realization, they ask God to send them back, as they now believe and want to do good works. Those who are "Kashif" have that understanding before death.

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Kashif (musician) Kashif Saleem (born Michael Jones; December 26, 1956 – September 25, 2016) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, record producer, artist, composer, author, director and educator from New York City. As a teenager, Kashif jo ...

(1956–2016), American musician and singer *

Kashif Abbasi Kashif Abbasi ( Punjabi, ur, ) is a Pakistani journalist, television talk show host and anchorperson based in Islamabad. He hosts the current political talk show ''Off the Record'' on the news channel ARY News.

(born 1974), Pakistani journalist * Kashif Ahmed (born 1975), Pakistani and United Arab Emirates cricketer *

Kashif Bangnagande is a Japanese footballer who playing as a left back and currently play for FC Tokyo of the J1 League. Club career In 2018, Bangnagande begin first professional career with FC Tokyo U-23 in J3 League until 2019. In 2020, Bangnagande promo ...

(born 2001), Japanese footballer *

Kashif Bhatti Kashif Bhatti (born 25 July 1986) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Balochistan. He represented Karachi Kings in the second edition and Multan Sultans in 3rd season of Pakistan Super League. Domestic career He was the leading wicket-take ...

(born 1986), Pakistani cricketer * Kashif Daud (born 1986), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Ibrahim Kashif Ibrahim (born 16 November 1977) is a former Pakistani cricketer. Ibrahim was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Karachi, Sindh Province. Ibrahim made his first-class debut for Karachi Whites agains ...

(born 1977), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Jawad Kashif Jawad (born February 7, 1981, in Karachi) is a former field hockey player who represented Pakistan in two Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games or Olympics (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques) are the leading international sporting ...

(born 1981), Pakistani field hockey player * Kashif Naved (born 1983), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Nisar Kashif Nisar ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television director, producer and screenwriter, and the nephew of Pakistani TV Director Tariq Mairaj. He is known for directing artistic drama serials. Kashif's most notable works are '' Dumpukht - Aatish ...

, Pakistani television director and screenwriter *

Kashif Raza Kashif Raza (Urdu: کاشف رضا) (born 26 December 1979) is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He has played in one One Day International and played Twenty20 cricket during 2004–05. His in ...

(born 1979), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Shafi Kashif Shafi (born 14 January 1976) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Lahore cricket team Lahore cricket teams, representing the city of Lahore, competed in Pakistan's first-class cricket tournaments from 1958–59 to 2018– ...

(born 1976), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Shah Syed Kashif Shah (born 24 October 1993) is a field hockey player from Pakistan.Kashif Sharif Muhammad Kashif (born 22 October 1987) is a cricketer who plays for the Kuwait national cricket team. He played in the 2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Six tournament. In June 2019, he was named as the captain of Kuwait's Twenty20 Internat ...

(born 1987), Kuwaiti cricketer *

Kashif Shuja Kashif Shuja, ( ur, کاشف شجاع; born 20 July 1979 in Abbottabad, Pakistan) is a former professional squash player who represented New Zealand. Biography Kashif Shuja is a Pakistan-born Kiwi from Taupo, New Zealand. Kashif was national ...

(born 1979), Pakistani-born New Zealand squash player *

Kashif Siddiq Kashif Siddiq (born 31 December 1981) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who played for Lahore cricket team Lahore cricket teams, representing the city of Lahore, competed in Pakistan's first-class cricket tournaments from 1958–59 to 2018 ...

(born 1981), Pakistani cricketer *

Kashif Siddiqi Kashif Mumtaz Siddiqi (born 25 January 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in England, Siddiqi represented Pakistan at senior international level. After playing youth football with various teams in England, Sidd ...

(born 1986), English-born Pakistani footballer *

Kashif Mahmood (cricketer, born 1995) Kashif M. Aslam also known as Kashif Mehmood (born 6 September 1995) is an SEO professional and a former Pakistani cricketer who played first-class cricket First-class cricket, along with List A cricket and Twenty20 cricket, is one of the ...

, Pakistani cricketer

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Hameed Kashif Kashif Hameed (born December 21, 1977) is a former American professional basketball player who played college basketball for Iona. References External links Career stats at Proballers.com

(born 1977), American basketball player * Ibrahim al Kashif, Sudanese singer popular 1940–1956 *

Mohammad Kashif (Dutch cricketer) Mohammad Kashif Hussain ( ur, محمد کاشف حسین; born 3 December 1984) is a Dutch cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a slow right-arm offbreak bowler. He made his debut for the Dutch cricket team in an ICC Intercontinental Cup ...

(born 1984), Dutch cricketer from Punjab *

Tolga Kashif Tolga Kashif (Tolga Kaşif) (born 1962) is a British born musical conductor, composer, orchestrator, producer and arranger of Turkish Cypriot descent. Early life Turkish-Cypriot Tolga Kashif was born in London. Before going on to further educat ...

(born 1962), Turkish-Cypriot composer from London {{given name, type=both Arabic-language surnames Arabic masculine given names