Thul-Hijjah 29, 1329 The word "wali" is a common denominator
between the supporter and the friend, the loved one and the brother-in-law, the follower,
the ally, and the neighbour. Whoever takes charge of a matter is its "wali." The
ahadith you have qouted may simply mean: `Ali is your supporter, or friend, or loved one,
after the Prophet; so, where is the text which you claim? Sincerely, S
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