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caliph | ali |

As a noun caliph

is the political leader of the muslim world, successor of muhammad's political authority, not religious or spiritual.

caliph

English

Alternative forms

* calif, kalif, kaliph, khalif, khalifa

Noun

(en noun)
  • The political leader of the Muslim world, successor of Muhammad's political authority, not religious or spiritual.
  • Ahmadis call their Caliph the Khalifatul Masih .

    ali

    English

    (wikipedia Ali)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Proper noun

    (s)
  • .
  • The Muslim caliph , considered by Shias to be Muhammad's successor.
  • A surname found among Muslims.
  • Etymology 2

    Alternative forms

    * Aly

    Proper noun

    (s)
  • A diminutive of the female given name Alison''/''Allison'' or its variants; compare ''Allie .