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 THE BEAUTIFUL NAMES:

   Introduction

   Sufi Wazifa Practice

   Alphabetical Index

   Numerical Index

   Some Additional Wazaif

   Pronunciation Guide

   Origins of this List

   Hebrew Beautiful Names

   Chants of the 99 Names

   References

al-Wâlî                              al-Wâlî  77                               

        The Sole Governor,  The Friendly Lord,  The Protective Ruler
 

The One who is the sole planner, implementer, governor and ruler of all things.

The One who is the supportive, helpful master of all things.

The One who is the friendly and protective ruler and governor of all of creation.
 

From the root w-l-y  which has the following classical Arabic connotations:

to be near, close, nearby
to be a friend, helper, supporter, maintainer
to defend, guard (lit. friendly dealing)
to be in charge, to turn one toward something
to be the master, owner, lord
 

The name Wâlî is not specifically used as a Beautiful Name in the Qur'ân.

Wâlî emphasizes the aspects of lordship, ownership and mastery of the One who is also friend and helper.

Walî emphasizes the nearness and protective, supportive, guarding aspects of the One who is also the lord and master.

(Also written as al-wali, al-waalee, al-vali, the Protective Lord: ya wali, ya waalee)