Urdu Dictionary

Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Wali-Ahd

वली-अहद

said WA-lee-AHD

also written: wali-ahad, valiahd, wali ahd, waliahad

Meaning

The heir apparent; the crown prince designated to succeed to the throne.

Literally: Guardian of the covenant (of succession).

See it in the verse

Wali-Ahd in Iqbal’s couplets

Watan ki fikr kar nadaan, museebat aane wali hai
Teri barbadiyon ke mashware hain aasmanon mein

Think of your homeland, you fool — calamity is on its way; the plans for your ruin are already being drawn up in the skies.

Awakening · Courage

Related words

Shahzada

A prince; the son of a king.

Takht

A throne; the seat and symbol of royal power.

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