In Sufism, the concept of Velayat (authority/guardianship), which is synonymous with terms such as shaykh, Qutb, and bay‘a (oath/pledge), denotes a form of apparent and spiritual proximity that is placed alongside the element of electing a chosen one. This doctrine in Islamic mysticism undergoes a transformation from a teacher-sheikh to a (training) sheikh, giving new meaning to the relationship of the authority and guide (wali/murshid) with the disciple. In this conceptual shift, unconditional obedience to the shaykh or wali becomes theoretically and practically significant. In this path, the training of the disciple without a shaykh or wali is impossible, and the presence of a wali and the obligation to obey him become essential. This authority and guardianship extend not only to ethical and spiritual matters but to all spheres of the disciple’s life, culminating in complete and total authority. This sovereignty is bestowed (not trained) and is as a result being chosen. An examination of the doctrine of Velayat in the Qādrīyah Kasnzanīyah demonstrates well the potential for its convergence with Twelver Shi’ism. This study uses a descriptive-analytical, and phenomenological approach. It is important to note that this particular type of belief about Velayat should not be reduced to a vague popular religious concept arising from lower strata of Kurdish society. By historically tracing its origin alongside the devotees’ reverence for the Household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt), we examine the process of convergence and rapprochement with Shi’ism.