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الوافه

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root relates to the concept of guardianship, custodianship, and the associated roles and ranks within a religious or communal context. It specifically defines the role of a 'guardian of the covenant' and the hierarchical positions within that structure.

Derived headwords

الْوَافِهnoun
  1. 1.
    Guardian of the covenantclassical

    The guardian or custodian of the covenant, referring to a specific religious or communal agreement.

الْوَفَاهَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Guardianshipclassical

    The function or role of guardianship, specifically related to the covenant.

الْوَفَهِيَّةnoun
  1. 1.
    Rank of the guardianclassical

    The hierarchical rank or position associated with the guardian of the covenant.

وَفَهَverb
  1. 1.
    To be a guardianclassical

    To hold the position or perform the function of a guardian, particularly in the context of a covenant.

Parallel reading

الوافه: قيم البيعة
The guardian of the covenant: the custodian of the covenant.
ووظيفته: الوفاهة، بالكسر
And his function: guardianship, with a kasra.
ورتبته: الوفهية
And his rank: the rank of the guardian.
والحكم، وقد وفه، كوضع
And the judgment, and he has become a guardian, like 'wad'a'.