Questions Archive(Tag:Guardianship)
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In light of the various (and sometimes contradictory) meanings which have been listed for the term Wilāyat (guardianship), please detail the actual meaning behind the word.
8304 2012/04/14 TraditionalThe word Wilāyat comes from the word Walī; various meanings have been listed for this word. The lexical meaning of this word is complete guardianship or ownership over a matter or object. Its more gen
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What is the meaning behind the concept of Wilayah Takwini and what is its connection with the Infallible Imams (a)?
18413 2010/08/14 TheoreticalWilayah in lexicon means the coming of something right after another without any space existing in between them. This calls for the closeness and nearness of these two to each other. Wilayah has been