What does Wali mean?
A guardian, especially the bride's guardian in marriage; also a close friend of Allah.
Wali explained
The bride's father or nearest male relative is her wali and gives her away with her consent. Awliya' Allah, the friends of Allah, are those who believe and have taqwa; the Quran says they have no fear nor grief.
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What does Wali mean?
Wali (وَلِيّ, Wali) means: A guardian, especially the bride's guardian in marriage; also a close friend of Allah.
How is Wali written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written وَلِيّ and pronounced Wali. It is also spelled Guardian.
Where does Wali come from in the Quran or hadith?
The bride's father or nearest male relative is her wali and gives her away with her consent. Awliya' Allah, the friends of Allah, are those who believe and have taqwa; the Quran says they have no fear nor grief. Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 2085; Yunus 10:62-63.
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