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khal·i·fah
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Princeton's WordNet
caliph, calif, kaliph, kalif, khalif, khalifahnoun
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"
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khalifah
A Khalifah, also spelled caliph, is an Islamic title given to a leader or head of state in a Muslim community or country who is considered a political and religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Khalifah’s role is to govern based on Islamic laws and principles. This term has been used historically to refer to various leaders in the Islamic world, including heads of the Islamic empire during the early centuries of Islam.
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of khalifah in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of khalifah in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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