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caliphate in Malay

khilafah

/ˈkælɪfeɪt/

caliphate in Malay: khilafah. In English, caliphate means monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.

Malay words for caliphate

Islamic government
khilafah

English meaning of caliphate

  1. noun Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.

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Questions about caliphate in Malay

What is the meaning of caliphate in Malay?
Caliphate in Malay is khilafah.
Apakah maksud caliphate dalam bahasa Melayu?
Caliphate: khilafah.
What does caliphate mean in English?
Caliphate means monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.

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