Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Auliya

औलिया

said au-li-yaa

also written: Awliya,Auliyaa

Meaning

The saints or friends of God collectively, the spiritual elite of Islam.

Literally: friends (plural of wali)

Related words

A saint or friend of God, one brought near through piety and granted spiritual authority.

A spiritual elder or master of a Sufi order who guides disciples on the mystic path.

A Muslim mystic who seeks direct experiential knowledge of God.