As nouns the difference between rabbi and caliph
is that rabbi is rabbi while caliph is the political leader of the muslim world, successor of muhammad's political authority, not religious or spiritual.
rabbi
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
A senior officer who acts as a mentor.
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Related terms
* rav, rabbeinu, rebbe, reb, rebbetzin
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