Article 86.

The territories governed by the State are divided into units called provinces (wilayat). Each wilayah is divided into units called districts (Imalat). The person who governs the wilayah is called the wali or Amir, and the person who governs the 'Imalah is called the ‘aamil.

Article 87.

The walis and the 'aamils are appointed by the Khaleefah. The wali can, if authorised, also appoint the ‘aamils. The walis and ‘aamils must possess the same qualifications as the Khaleefah, i.e., Muslim, male, free, mature, sane, 'adl (trustworthy or competent) and competent in their responsibilities. They have to be selected from the people of piety (taqwa) and strength.

Article 88.

The wali has the authority to govern and supervise the performance of the departments in his province on behalf of the Khaleefah. He has the same authority in the province as the delegate assistant has in the Khilafah State. He has command over the people of his province and control over all affairs except finance, the judiciary and the army. He has command over the police in respect of execution, but not in administration.

Article 89.

The wali is not obliged to inform the Khaleefah of what he has carried out within his authorised command, but if a new problem arises, he has to wait until he has informed the Khaleefah about it, and then proceeds according to the instructions of the Khaleefah. If, as a result of waiting, the problem would be exacerbated, he must act first and then inform the Khaleefah later on about the reason for not informing him.

Article 90.

Every province has an assembly elected from its people, and headed by the wali. The assembly has the authority to participate in expressing opinions on administrative matters and not ruling; their opinions are not binding.

Article 91.

The wali's term of office in a particular province is not to be long. He must be discharged whenever he becomes powerful in his province and/or the people become enchanted with him.

Article 92.

The wali's appointment is a general responsibility in a defined location. Consequently, the wali is not moved from one province to another. He has to be discharged first and then reappointed.

Article 93.

The wali can be discharged if the Khaleefah decides so, or if the majlis al-ummah expresses dissatisfaction with him - whether justified or not - or if the majority of the people of the province show displeasure with him. However, the wali can only be dismissed by the Khaleefah.

Article 94.

The Khaleefah must exercise strict control over the walis and continually assess their performance. He must deputise people to monitor them and enquire about them. He has to periodically gather the walis , or some of them, and listen to the complaints of the ummah of them.