Walī: distinguished by knowledge of Allah, faith, obedience and avoidance of sin.
Muʿjizah: an extraordinary sign substantiating a prophet's claim.
Karāmah: a divine gift to a righteous non-prophet making no prophetic claim.
Istidrāj: unusual events associated with falsehood or spiritual decline.
Levels of evidence: The Qur'anic episodes of Maryam and Sulaymān's court, the collective meaning of multiple reports, and separate historical anecdotes have different evidentiary status. Belief in karāmah reinforces rather than negates the centrality of obedience.