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Waleem Bin Yadwīn (وليم; also known as Hakeem Waleem, alternatively spelled Wal'yam, Wali Yaam or Wilyim) is 20th century unidentified figure from a classic Arabic urban legend verses that began spreading in the late 20th century. He was an exemplar of struggle and perseverance, although his historical presence is widely debated on. He is widely believed to have been from the New World (present day Americas) and a considerable amount equate his native land to Northern Europe or Western Europe, but the subject is still a topic of debate. Some verses of his journey have also been found in Aramaic.

Name
The name Waleem is still a matter of debate as only one verse directly naming him is quoted in the urban legend. Many folklorists believe by tradition that the name Waleem can also be read as Wal'yam and many denote him as a Wali (وَلِيّ), therefore the name takes on the title, Wali Yaam. Other folklorists suggest that the name comes from William, a name of Germanic origin, and therefore equate him to the areas of Western Europe.

Identity
His identity is solely based on verses and urban legends. In recent times, there has been a general consensus that the figure that is mentioned in the legend is actually Bill Nye. Aspects of both lives add up and many components are exactly the same. Bill Nye's birth name is William Sanford Nye, Wal'yam being a deriviation of the name William. Both personalities have been born or have travelled along the same areas such as Schafer, North Dakota, which is often identified with the settlement of Shaafir of the urban legend. Wagons, a popular transport, was popular in the US in it's times, Nye being from the US. A type of wagon is also mentioned in verses. The mother of Waleem, Aleen or Alyna, is often identified with Jacqueline Jenkins-Nye, Bill's mother.

The Wagon
"He [Waleem] approached a wagoneer. And inquired him and [the wagoneer] replied, "Indeed God has mercy upon me, for I am still healthy." So they proceeded. Until the wagon reached upon a point far. The further point. Shaafir, it was indeed."

- 'Awraq walyam al-Mafquda (Chapter 3)