khalifa
/kəˈliːfə/
noun
- A Muslim ruler or leader, especially the chief civil and religious ruler of a Muslim state.
- Historians study the role of the khalifa in the early Islamic empire.
- The title of khalifa has been used by various rulers throughout history.
- The khalifa was respected as both a political and spiritual leader.
- A title used by some leaders of Sufi orders or other Muslim communities.
- She was appointed as a khalifa of the spiritual order.
- The Sufi khalifa led the group in prayer and meditation.
- The khalifa guided his followers with wisdom and patience.