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caliphate

 

[ หˆkeษชlษ™feษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical system

A caliphate is a form of Islamic government led by a caliph, who is considered a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The concept of the caliphate encompasses various forms of government throughout Islamic history, reflecting the political and spiritual authority of the caliph. Historically, caliphates have been significant in establishing and spreading Islamic civilization, law, and culture across different regions. The most notable caliphates include the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Ottoman caliphates, each contributing uniquely to Islamic heritage.

Synonyms

Islamic empire, Muslim leadership, khilafah.

Examples of usage

  • The Umayyad caliphate expanded across North Africa.
  • The Abbasid caliphate is known for its advancements in arts and sciences.
  • Many consider the Ottoman Empire to be the last caliphate.
  • The concept of the caliphate remains influential in modern Islamic thought.

Translations

Translations of the word "caliphate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น califado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคซเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kalifat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ khalifah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะปั–ั„ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kalifat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใƒ•ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท califat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ califato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halifelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ๋ฆฌํ”„ ๊ตญ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chalรญfรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chalifรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆ้‡Œๅ‘ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kalifat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะปะธั„ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xilafษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ califato

Etymology

The term 'caliphate' derives from the Arabic word 'khilฤfah' (ุฎู„ุงูุฉ), which means 'succession' or 'successorship'. This reflects the role of the caliph as a successor to Muhammad in leading the Muslim community. The first caliphate began after the death of Muhammad in 632 CE, with Abu Bakr being elected as the first caliph. Over the centuries, various dynasties have claimed the caliphate, resulting in a rich and diverse history. The caliphate played a crucial role in unifying Muslim regions, promoting Islamic law (Sharia), and facilitating a golden age of science, philosophy, and culture. The caliphate diminished significantly by the 19th century, particularly after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. The last caliphate in traditional terms ended with the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate in 1924, but the idea of caliphate continues to resonate within Islamic communities and is sometimes invoked by political groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,791, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.