Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Karbala and Beyond و, W Wahi or Wahee وحي: revelation through arch-angel Gabriel or a divine inspiration Wajib واجب: compulsory, obligatory, binding Wakil or Wakeel وكيل: a person who is an authorized representative or proxy; agent. It can also mean lawyer in Urdu. Wali or Walee ولي: person to whom wilayat ولايه is obligatory.
A wali والي, however, is a governor appointed by a Muslim ruler of a higher authority (such as a caliph, sultan, etc.), legal guardian, friend or protector, someone who is supposed to look after your interest Walima وليمه: post-wedding feast, reception.
Wasi وصي: successor to a prophet; guardian, protector, custodian Wilayat ولايه: a binding supreme authority that combines both temporal and religious powers Wial وصال: fasting the last day of every lunar calendar month Wudu or Wuzu وضوء: a purification ( ablution ) which must be performed before the salat or the recitation of the Qur'an Previous Next