Caliph
noun
A religious leader in Islam, regarded as the successor of Muhammad.
The caliph ruled the Islamic world.
Often appears as...
- abbasid caliph
- sunni caliph
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Formal
Academic
noun
A religious leader in Islam, regarded as the successor of Muhammad.
The caliph ruled the Islamic world.
Often appears as...
- abbasid caliph
- sunni caliph
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Significance
Understand that 'caliph' signifies historical Islamic leaders, not contemporary figures.
The last Ottoman caliph was deposed nearly a century ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Use 'caliph' with respect as it refers to revered religious and political figures in Islam.
Recounting history, he spoke highly of the caliph's achievements.
Pro Tip 3/3Successor Misconception
'Caliph' means successor, but not all successors of Muhammad are called caliphs.
Only certain leaders after Muhammad were considered caliphs.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Significance
Understand that 'caliph' signifies historical Islamic leaders, not contemporary figures.
The last Ottoman caliph was deposed nearly a century ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Use 'caliph' with respect as it refers to revered religious and political figures in Islam.
Recounting history, he spoke highly of the caliph's achievements.
Pro Tip 3/3Successor Misconception
'Caliph' means successor, but not all successors of Muhammad are called caliphs.
Only certain leaders after Muhammad were considered caliphs.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Significance
Understand that 'caliph' signifies historical Islamic leaders, not contemporary figures.
The last Ottoman caliph was deposed nearly a century ago.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Use 'caliph' with respect as it refers to revered religious and political figures in Islam.
Recounting history, he spoke highly of the caliph's achievements.
Pro Tip 3/3Successor Misconception
'Caliph' means successor, but not all successors of Muhammad are called caliphs.
Only certain leaders after Muhammad were considered caliphs.
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Naif Al-Mutawa:...
but that's not the case because the caliph that built that library, his name was al-Ma'mun -- he was Harun al-Rashid's son. He had told his advisers, "Get me all the scholars to translate any book they can get their hands onto into Arabic, and I will pay them its weight in gold." After a while, his advisers complained. They said, "Your Highness, the scholars are cheating.
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The rise and fall of the...
leading to artistic and scientific advancement. The caliph was wealthy and powerful beyond imagination. But there was never a clear line of succession dictating who would become the next caliph. Any male relative of the former caliph was eligible,
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Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
now you'd be able to tell by the interactions with each other just how high-ranking they are and now Koki sort of overthrew the previous matriarch which was I think madam and pretty which caliph whose cub is around you above
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Naif Al-Mutawa:...
but that's not the case because the caliph that built that library, his name was al-Ma'mun -- he was Harun al-Rashid's son. He had told his advisers, "Get me all the scholars to translate any book they can get their hands onto into Arabic, and I will pay them its weight in gold." After a while, his advisers complained. They said, "Your Highness, the scholars are cheating.
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
leading to artistic and scientific advancement. The caliph was wealthy and powerful beyond imagination. But there was never a clear line of succession dictating who would become the next caliph. Any male relative of the former caliph was eligible,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 333 PIPE...
now you'd be able to tell by the interactions with each other just how high-ranking they are and now Koki sort of overthrew the previous matriarch which was I think madam and pretty which caliph whose cub is around you above
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