khalif
/ˈkeɪlɪf/
noun
- A Muslim ruler or leader, especially the chief civil and religious ruler of a Muslim state, considered a successor of Muhammad.
- The khalif ruled over a vast empire that stretched across three continents.
- The khalif's court was known for its scholars and poets.
- In history class, we learned about the first khalif after the Prophet Muhammad.
- A title used by some modern Muslim leaders or heads of state, symbolizing spiritual or political authority.
- The newspaper article discussed the role of a modern khalif in global politics.
- He was declared khalif by his followers, though many other Muslims disagreed.
- Some groups today claim to have a khalif who leads all Muslims.