Caliph (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Ottoman sultan was also the caliph, and his authority was recognized by many Muslims around the world.
- The concept of a caliph is rooted in Islamic tradition, where the leader is seen as a successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
- Many radical Muslims believe a caliph will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world.
- The caliph was responsible for upholding Islamic law and defending the faith against external threats.
- The last caliph of the Ottoman Empire was Abdulmecid II, who was deposed in 1924.