Khalifa - Wikipedia Khalifa or Khalifah (Arabic: خليفة, romanized: Khalīfa; commonly "caliph" in English) is a name or title which means "successor", "ruler" or "leader" 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
Caliph | Definition History | Britannica Although khalīfah and its plural khulafāʾ occur several times in the Qurʾān, referring to humans as God’s stewards or vice-regents on earth, the term did not denote a distinct political or religious institution during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad
What Who is Khalifah in Islam? — Green Islam What Who is Khalifah in Islam? — Green Islam Allah (SWT) has appointed humanity as His Khalifah (Stewards) upon the Earth, charged with managing the affairs of the Earth on His Divine instructions We are caretakers of the Earth on behalf of Allah (SWT) and not masters of it
Who Were The 4 Righteous Caliphs? - About Islam The word, khalifah (caliph in English) is short for khalifatu rasulillah (successor to the messenger of Allah) This title was first used by Abu Bakr, who became the first elected Amirul Mu’meniin (ruler or literally commander of the believers)
Our Human Identity: Khalifah of Allah - Part 1 - Al Jumuah . . . Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala), the Creator of the heavens and the earth, called mankind His khalifah, placing him on earth to administer His rules and to inherit it He sent guidance as well as teachers to teach and preach His guidance He entrusted mankind with His trust, the Amanah of Tawhîd
Khalifah - Oxford Reference According to the teachings of Islam, each individual is a khalifah to God Muslims in particular must strive to adhere to and advance God's will by establishing a society that reflects human dignity and justice
Caliphate - Wikipedia During the medieval period, three major caliphates succeeded each other: the Rashidun Caliphate (632–661), the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750), and the Abbasid Caliphate (750–1517)
Khilafah (Caliphate) - WikiIslam The Caliph (خليفة; khalīfah) is the head of state in a Caliphate, and the title for the leader of the Islamic Ummah (body of Muslim believers) who serves as the successor to Muhammad, the founder of Islam, in all matters of political and religious decision making
Understanding Khilafat And Khalifah In Islam: A Historical . . . In Islamic terminology, a Khalifah is a leader responsible for guiding the Ummah in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah As the highest authority in an Islamic state, the Khalifah holds the power to appoint governors, judges, military leaders, and other officials
Caliphate | History, Empire, Meaning, Definition | Britannica Caliphate, the political-religious state comprising the Muslim community and the lands and peoples under its dominion in the centuries following the death (632 ce) of the Prophet Muhammad