Associations to the word «Calif»

Wiktionary

CALIF, noun. Alternative spelling of caliph

Dictionary definition

CALIF, noun. The civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world".

Wise words

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