1) Wilayat-e-Amma (general closeness to Allah) ? This is the closeness of Allah to every believer, as Allah declares in the Qur'an al-Kareem: ?We are closer to him, than his own jugular vein.? (Surah Al-Kaaf, Verse 16)

2) Wilayat-e-Khaas (special closeness to Allah) ? This closeness is exclusive to the Awliya. This is a speciality of those who have traveledon the path of Tasawwuf, and attained nearness to Allah. This isdeclared in a Hadith-e-Quddsi, where Allah says to the Most Beloved Prophe  more...

1) Wilayat-e-Amma (general closeness to Allah) ? This is the closeness of Allah to every believer, as Allah declares in the Qur'an al-Kareem: ?We are closer to him, than his own jugular vein.? (Surah Al-Kaaf, Verse 16)

2) Wilayat-e-Khaas (special closeness to Allah) ? This closeness is exclusive to the Awliya. This is a speciality of those who have traveledon the path of Tasawwuf, and attained nearness to Allah. This isdeclared in a Hadith-e-Quddsi, where Allah says to the Most Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alayhi wa Sallam), ?Among the things that bring My servant close to Me, the ones I love best, are the things that I have made fard (compulsory). When My servant does nafil ibaadat (optional prayer), he gets very close to Me. So much so, that I love him very much. When I love Him, I become his hearing ear, seeing eye, holding hand, and walking foot. I give him whatever he wishes. When he invokes Me for help, I protect him.?


Allah?s closeness is not like material closeness that can be understood by reason, or perceived through the sense organs. It can only be comprehended through the knowledge of Ma?rifa (gnosis) bestowed by Allah upon the Awliya. From the Awliya of all the ummahs (of the previous Prophets), the greatest Awliya are from the ummah of Sayidina Rasoolallah (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alayhi wa Sallam). There have been Awliya Allah in every era and there will always be Awliya Allah in every era. However, their recognition may be difficult. less...

In a world where evidence matters alot we muslim should take guidelines from THE QURAN. It has orders from ALLAH and there is no dispute.
Otherwise in todays world every people has lot to say and evryone gives advice according to his faith.The ad and commercial in TV is just proof how general people is tried to be fool. But truth is one and ALLAH messages are final. saints cannot be error proof. the most respected shaba used to fear GOD so much.

salam wilayat e khaas is only for the chosen few whome ALLAH has has chosen even befour of creating this world. go through the book of data gang baksh of lahore. it a rare menuscript.

I want a lot of knowledge about Awliyas. we are living in an era when people belittle the awliyas. i am not one of them. i believe they are the honoured ones, however my knowledge is scarce. please let me know more.
hamdunahmed