Al-Wali

The Patron, The Protecting Friend, The Friendly Lord

Al-Wali

The Governor, The One who owns things and manages them.

Allah is Al-Waali, The One who is the sole planner and governor of all things. He is fully supportive, helpful and master of all. He manages and disposes of things at his will based on his judgement.

Mentions From The Quran & Hadith

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

Indeed, We will support Our messengers and those who believe during the life of this world and on the Day when the witnesses will stand. (Quran 40:51)

Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron. (Quran 13:11)