ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Walayah

Okay kiddo, walayah is a really important concept in Islam that means love, friendship, loyalty, and protectiveness.

So let's pretend you have a really good friend who is always there for you no matter what. They listen when you're sad, they play with you when you're happy, and they always make you feel loved and protected. That's what walayah is all about!

In Islam, walayah is also about showing love and loyalty to Allah (God) and his messenger, Prophet Muhammad. This means praying to Allah and following the teachings of the Quran, and also helping others and being kind and compassionate to everyone.

So just like you love and protect your friend, Muslims show their love and loyalty to Allah and the Prophet through their actions and words. They also show love and friendship towards other Muslims, just like you would with your friend.

Overall, walayah is about creating strong bonds of love, friendship, and loyalty in order to create a better and more loving world for all people.