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khaliff


Meanings
  • noun

    A caliph is a political and religious leader of the Islamic Ummah, considered a successor or representative of the prophet Muhammad.

    - "The caliph ruled over a vast Islamic empire."
    - "The caliphate was established in the 7th century."

Variants
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Calif , calif , califs , caliph , caliphal , caliphs
Etymology
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From the Arabic word 'khalifa' meaning 'successor' or 'representative'.


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  1. The first caliph was Abu Bakr, who ruled from 632 to 634 CE.

  2. The last caliphate was the Ottoman Empire, which existed from 1299 to 1922 CE.


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  1. Islam: Islam is a monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century in Saudi Arabia. It is the second-largest religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers.

  2. Mosque: A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. It is a building where Muslims go to pray, learn about Islam, and connect with their community.


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The caliphate was an important political and religious institution in Islamic history, which reached its height during the Abbasid and Ottoman periods. Caliphs were considered the political and religious leaders of the Islamic community and were responsible for the administration of justice, the collection of taxes, and the maintenance of the mosques and other religious institutions.

How to Memorize "khaliff"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing traditional Islamic clothing and sitting on a throne, ruling over a large Islamic empire.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'caliph' with the word 'successor' or 'representative'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'caliph' starts with the same letter as 'capital', so you can use the mnemonic 'Caliph is a Capital I leader'.


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