Al-Wali – Al-Mawla
The Guardian is the One Who manages the affairs of His creation and dominion and He is the supporter of His pious servants.
This noble name occurs 11 times in the Qur’an. For example: {And Allah is most knowing of your enemies; and sufficient is Allah as a guardian, and sufficient is Allah as a helper.} [Sūrat Al-Nisā’: 45] And {And it is He who sends down the rain after they had despaired and spreads His mercy. And He is the Guardian, Praiseworthy.} [Sūrat Al-Shūra: 28]The Protector is the Lord, the King, and the Master Who supports, helps, and protects His pious servants. This noble name occurs 12 times in the Qur’an. For example: {And He is an excellent protector and an excellent helper.} [Sūrat Al-Hajj: 78] And {He is an excellent protector and an excellent helper.} [Sūrat Al-Anfāl: 40]In light of these two great names, I would say:
Allah’s specific protection is for the believers. He supports, helps, and protects them. The biggest winner of these is the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). In the Qur’an, Allah Almighty commands him to say, {My guardian is Allah Who has revealed the Book, and it is He Who protects the righteous.} [Sūrat Al-A‘rāf: 196]
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