Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 56
الْوَلِيّ
Al-Waliyy
The One who helps His friends and takes charge of their affairs.
ABJAD VALUE46
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of friendship, help and protection.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Waliyy mean?
Waliyy means the One who is a friend, who helps and takes charge of one’s affairs. The word wilayah comes from here: taking charge of someone’s affairs. This name declares that a person is not without a protector even at the moment he feels most alone.
In the Quran: Surah al-Baqarah, verse 257, says: “Allah is the Protecting Friend of those who believe.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Waliyy mean?
It means the Friend, the Helper and the One who takes charge of affairs. It carries the meaning of the One who is beside the servant, protecting and watching over him.
With what intention is the name Waliyy recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention of being freed from the feeling of loneliness, and of receiving friendship and help.
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