Waleed

Waleed is a character who appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He made his only appearance in the fourth episode of the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel and is portrayed by special guest star Farhan Akhtar.
Waleed was the leader of the Order of the Red Daggers, and the mentor of the current Red Dagger, Kareem. He forged an alliance with Kamala Khan, after learning she was a descendant of the Djinn, Aisha, and taught her on the threats, that the Clandestines posed, as well as their end goals. When they arrived to take a hold of Kamala's bangle, Waleed battled with the group, and lost his life at the hands of their leader, Najma.
==Background==
Waleed is member of the Order of the Red Daggers, a secret society in Pakistan, whose goal was to protect people from the threats of the seen. He mentored Kareem, who would go on to take the mantle of Red Dagger, under his tutelage. At an unknown point in time, the Red Daggers encountered Aisha, Djinn who disbanded from the Clandestines, and they learnt of the dangers, that her former group posed. Waleed learnt of Aisha through legend, and the bangle she possessed, which would be vital in helping the Clandestines returning home, to the Noor Dimension.
===Abilities===
*Knife Proficiency: Waleed is shown to be skilled in a versatile form of attacks, through the use of knives.
*Marksman: Waleed has demonstrated the ability to through knives in a specified target, with accuracy. When the Clandestines attack, he threw a knife which barricaded the entrance. While on a balcony, he threw two knives together, on the side of a building, which he used as handles for grip.
*Combatant: The ability to fight in stylized attacks. Waleed was able to fend off various members of the Clandestines, and battle them, while outnumbered.
*Agility: During his skirmish with the Clandestines, Waleed demonstrated his ability to run long distances, and was able to jump atop from high buildings.
==Appearances==
===Marvel Cinematic Universe===
====Ms. Marvel====
Waleed first appears in the fourth episode. Kareem brings Kamala Khan to their headquarters, where Waleed welcomes her, as the descendant of Aisha. He teaches her about the organizations function, and explains to Kamala, the nature of Djinn and the Noor Dimension. He stands before a map, and places a device above it, creating a holographic map, juxtaposed over the first, and points to it as a display in how their world and the Noor Dimension coexist. A glass display emerges from the chambers ground, and two regions are showcased, separated by a wall of light. Waleed explains there are multiple dimensions they cannot see, and they are currently looking at the Noor Dimension, a world connected to theirs, but hidden, behind the Veil of Noor, which acts as a barrier, between the two worlds. Waleed warns that if the Clandestines were to use Kamala's bangle to tear down the veil, they'd unleash the Noor Dimension, onto their world, until nothing is left. He emphasizes the importance in keeping the bangle safe. Kamala looks down onto her bangle, and Waleed notices an inscription, he was previously unaware of. The message translates to "What you seek, is seeking you", and concludes it must’ve held important to someone.
Kamala later returns to their headquarters, and displays her powers for Waleed and Kareem. He hands her a jacket on the organizations behalf, in honor of her heritage, and shared alliance, when the Clandestines suddenly smash through the ceiling. Waleed calls for Kareem to get Kamala out, and begins sparring with the Djinn. He barricades the doorway, as the two teenagers makes an exit, and battles the Clandestines, as the room covers is engulfed in smoke. He spars long enough, before breaking through the glass screen, and the trio leave together.
They get on-board on an auto rickshaw, driven by Kareem, and are pursued by their enemies, in a truck. The truck bangs into their rickshaw, turning the vehicles onto its side, and against the trucks speed. Kamala manages to create a construct, which pushes the three away, causing the truck to topple on the side on the road. They are pursued next by Najma in another auto rickshaw, so Waleed detaches the carriage, from the bike, Kamala and Kareem, are riding. Waleed fends Najma off, giving Kamala and Kareem time to escape, and leads her onto a balcony. He throws two daggers, into the side of a building, next to the one he’s one, and uses them as a grapple, as he leaps over. Najma jumps over and joins him, when Waleed spots Kamala and Kareem, pursued by Saleem, in an alley below him. He throws two knives in Salem’s direction, and successfully hits him, but is stabbed by Najma in the back. She pushes his body, off the building, killing him.
==Gallery==
===Promotional images===
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Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Photography - Waleed Holds Dagger.jpg
===Screenshots===
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Waleed.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Two Maps.jpg
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Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Kamala Vest.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Walled in Smoke.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Truck Chases Rickshaw.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Waleed on Rickshaw.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Waleed Jump.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Waleed Thrown.jpg
Ms. Marvel - 1x04 - Seeing Red - Waleed Dead.jpg
==External links==
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Category:Males
Category:Heroes
Category:Pakistani characters
Category:Ms. Marvel characters
Category:Adults
Category:Live-action characters
Category:Marvel Cinematic Universe characters
Category:Superheroes
category:Martial Artists
Category:Deceased characters
Category:Mentors