Khalifa
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| Pronunciation | Arabic: [xaliːfa] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Arabic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Leader, Successor, Steward, Deputy |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Khalifah, Caliph |
Khalifa or Khalifah (Arabic: خليفة, romanized: Khalīfa; commonly "caliph" in English) is an Islamic title which literally means "successor" or "deputy of the God".[1] It most commonly refers to the leader of a caliphate, but can also be used as a title among various Islamic religious groups and others. There were four Rashidun caliphs after Muhammad died, beginning with Abu Bakr. The Khilafah (or Caliphate) was then contested and gave rise to the eventual division of Islam into two sects, the Sunni and the Shi'a, who interpret the word Khalifa in differently nuanced ways.[2]
Khalifa (Caliphs)
[edit]The earliest holders of Khalifa (Caliph) title are:
| No. | Khalifa | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abu Bakr | 8 June 632 – 23 August 634
(2 years, 77 days) |
| 2 | Umar | 23 August 634 – c. 6 November 644
(10 years, 73 days) |
| 3 | Uthman | 6 November 644 – 17 June 656
(11 years, 225 days) |
| 4 | Ali | 17 June 656 – 28 January 661 (4 years, 226 days) |
See also
[edit]
Look up khalifa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Surah Al-Baqarah [2:30]". Surah Al-Baqarah [2:30]. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- ↑ "What is Shi'a Islam? | The Institute of Ismaili Studies". www.iis.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
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