Khilafah: meaning, definitions and examples

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khilafah

 

[ kษชหˆlษ‘หfษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political system

Khilafah, or Caliphate, refers to an Islamic state led by a caliph, who is considered a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad. The concept is deeply rooted in Islamic history, with the first caliphates being established shortly after Muhammad's death. The Khilafah aims to govern according to Islamic law (Sharia) and embody the unity of the Muslim community.

Synonyms

Islamic State, caliphate, leadership, sovereignty

Examples of usage

  • The Khilafah was established after the Prophet's passing.
  • Many Islamic scholars discuss the principles of Khilafah.
  • The concept of Khilafah is significant in Islamic governance.

Translations

Translations of the word "khilafah" 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 ใƒใƒชใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท califat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ califato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท halifelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ๋ฆฌํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chalรญfรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chalรญfรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆ้‡Œๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ halifat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะปะธั„ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™lifษ™lik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ califato

Word origin

The term 'Khilafah' comes from the Arabic word 'ุฎู„ุงูุฉ,' which means 'succession' or 'to succeed.' It was first used to describe the leadership system established after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The earliest caliphate, the Rashidun Caliphate, was led by the companions of Muhammad and marked a significant period in Islamic history. Over time, various dynasties invoked the concept of Khilafah, including the Umayyads and the Abbasids, each interpreting its role and significance differently. The idea of Khilafah has been a topic of intense debate throughout Islamic history, reflecting the changing political and theological landscape of the Muslim world. In the modern context, the concept has seen a resurgence among certain groups advocating for a return to a unified Islamic governance system, although interpretations of its application can vary widely.