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title: "Al-Waliyy (الْوَلِيُّ)"
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# Al-Waliyy

**الْوَلِيُّ** — The Protector

The friend and ally of believers, who guides those who have faith from darkness into light.

**Source:** Bakara 2:257 (2:257)

**Virtue:** Al-Waliyy declares that Allah is the true friend, helper, and protector of those who believe. In Surah al-Baqarah 2:257 He says: 'Allah is the protector (Waliyy) of those who believe; He brings them out of darkness into light.' Al-Waliyy and Al-Wali are close but distinct: Al-Wali in the sense of 'administrator' is more general; Al-Waliyy specifically means 'beloved friend.' The servant who reflects on this name realizes what it means to be a friend (wali) of Allah—they stop seeking support among people. The real support is in Al-Waliyy. For the wali servants, Allah has special honors reserved.

## Related hadith

> In a sacred hadith Allah, Exalted is He, said: 'Whoever shows hostility to a friend (wali) of Mine, I declare war on him. My servant draws near to Me with nothing more beloved to Me than what I have made obligatory. My servant continues to draw near to Me with voluntary deeds until I love him.'
> — Buhârî, Rikāk 6502

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