(Usually capitalized) The era of Islam from the death of Mohammed until the 13th century. Notes: Caliphate in English is based on the noun caliph. ... There have been other caliphates declared, the last being the Ottoman caliphate (1517-1924).
How do you use caliph in a sentence?
Caliph sentence example
- The caliph , Al Mansur, lived nearly twelve hundred years ago. ...
- The caliph at once gave orders for the gardener to be brought before him the next day. ...
- About the year 646 `Amr was deprived of his government by the caliph Othman. ...
- The caliph laughed outright, and so did every one that heard him.
What is a caliph?
The leader of a caliphate is called the caliph, meaning deputy or representative. All caliphs are believed to be the successor to Prophet Muhammad. ... Abu Bakr's supporters would come to be known as Sunni Muslims, who believe that Muhammad did not leave instructions regarding his successor.
