“many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world”
- Synonyms:
- calif, caliph, kalif, kaliph, khalif
- Examples:
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Ali
the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
- Type of:
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Moslem, Muslim
a believer in or follower of Islam
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ruler, swayer
a person who rules or commands
