What does Al-wlaya al-ʿama mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-wlaya al-ʿama (ولاية العامة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-wlaya al-ʿama

Al-wlaya al-ʿama according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

Guardianship over unspecified persons, such as the authority of the judge and that of the commander of the believers.