Al-Waliyy

The Friend, Patron and Helper

Al-Waliyy

The Protecting Friend, The Supporter.

Allah is Al-Waliy, The true protector. He is supportive and loves his servants protecting them from evil. Allah wants victory for us and will guide mankind towards the path of righteousness.

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 to defend, guard (lit. friendly dealing) to be in charge, to turn one toward something to be the master, owner, lord.

And Allah is most knowing of your enemies;
and sufficient is Allah as an ally, and sufficient is Allah as a helper. (Quran 4:45)

Indeed, my protector is Allah, who has sent down the Book;
and He is an ally to the righteous. (Quran 7:196)

And it is He who sends down the rain after they had despaired and spreads His mercy. And He is the Protector, the Praiseworthy. (Quran 42:28)

Indeed, they will never avail you against Allah at all. And indeed, the wrongdoers are allies of one another;
but Allah is the protector of the righteous. (Quran 45:19)