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What is the difference between khalif and caliph?

khalif | caliph | Alternative forms |

Khalif is an alternative form of caliph.


As a noun caliph is

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

khalif

Not English

Khalif has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'khalif':

kloof, kalif, khaliff

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 .

    Related terms

    * caliphate