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caliph in Malay

khalifah

/ˈkeɪlɪf/

caliph in Malay: khalifah. In English, caliph means the holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

Malay words for caliph

political leader of the Muslim world
khalifah

English meaning of caliph

  1. noun The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

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Questions about caliph in Malay

What is the meaning of caliph in Malay?
Caliph in Malay is khalifah.
Apakah maksud caliph dalam bahasa Melayu?
Caliph: khalifah.
What does caliph mean in English?
Caliph means the holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

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