MAWLA


Meaning of MAWLA in English

Depending on its usage, it may mean either "master" or "slave," or it may mean one who is most fit for a specific position of honor and prestige. Derived from the adjective awla (one who is best qualified), it means: the person who is best suited to be the religious and temporal leader of all Muslims.

Advanced Islamic English dictionary.      Расширенный исламский словарь английского языка.