PoliticsAugust 31, 2026
caliph
KAL-if
Definition
The historical title of the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic word 'khalifa', meaning 'successor' or 'deputy'. It entered the English language via Middle French.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the leadership position in Islamic history, specifically highlighting how its selection process in the past differed from modern democratic systems.
Democracy And Islam
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