No. 6,100 in Arabic

ولاية

"ولاية" means "province," "state," or "guardianship," depending on context.

In a sentence

الولاية الواقعة في شمال البلاد مشهورة بجمال طبيعتها.
The state located in the north of the country is famous for its natural beauty.
In this sentence, the word "ولاية" refers to an administrative region or state within a larger country. It demonstrates the geographical and political usage of the term.
تحتاج إلى ولاية من طرف والديك لتسجيلك في هذه الدورة.
You need guardianship from your parents to enroll you in this course.
Here, the word "ولاية" is used to signify guardianship or custodianship, implying responsibility or authority over someone.
الولاية واجب على كل مسلم تجاه أبناء المجتمع.
Taking care is a duty for every Muslim towards the members of society.
In this sentence, "ولاية" is used in a moral or communal sense, referring to the care, duty, or responsibility one holds toward others.

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