khalif

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Noun: 1. A supreme political and religious leader in Islam: The "khalif" (also commonly spelled "caliph") is the title for the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor to the Prophet Muhammad and a representative of God's authority on Earth. Historically, the khalif was the leader of the Islamic community (Ummah) and the Islamic state (Caliphate).

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • After the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr was chosen as the first khalif.
    • The Ottoman sultan held the title of khalif until the abolition of the caliphate in 1924.
    • Some groups call for the restoration of a khalif to lead the Muslim world.
Advanced Usage
  • The concept of the Khalifah: In Islamic theology, the term relates to the idea of stewardship and vicegerency. A central concept is that humanity is God's (steward) on Earth, entrusted with its care.
  • Historical Caliphates: The title has been claimed by leaders of successive empires, including the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Ottoman Caliphates.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caliph (n): The most common English variant spelling of "khalif".
  • Khalifah (n): An alternative transliteration from Arabic (خَلِيفَة), often used to refer to the office or the concept itself.
  • Caliphate (n): The office, dominion, or era of a khalif; an Islamic state led by a khalif.
  • Caliphal (adj): Relating to a caliph or caliphate (e.g., caliphal authority).
Synonyms
  • Successor (specifically to the Prophet Muhammad)
  • Commander of the Faithful (a traditional honorific title for a caliph)
  • Imam (in its meaning as a leader of the Muslim community, particularly in Sunni Islam)
Related Idioms
  • To claim the caliphate: To assert leadership over the global Muslim community.
    • The militant group's leader attempted to claim the caliphate.
Noun
  1. the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
    • many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world

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