In Sufism, the term ‘wali’ signifies

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  1. Friend of God
  2. Successor
  3. A chain
  4. Pilgrimage

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  • In Sufism, the term wali signifies "friend of God".
  • Sufism or tasawuf is the name for various mystical and movements in Islam.
  • Sufism aims at establishing direct communion between God and man through the personal experience of mystery which lies within Islam.
    • Khalifa ​signifies successor.
    • Silsila signifies A chain.
    • ziyarat signifies Pilgrimage.
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