khalif

/ ˈkæl-, ˈkeɪlɪf /

noun

a variant spelling of caliph

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The Mohammedans in question recognized him as khalif of the Moslems and he felt sure they would follow his advice.

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The Soonees hold that the first four khalifs were all legitimate successors of the Prophet; but as their order was determined by their degree of sanctity, they assign the lowest rank to Ali.

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And this, too, in the face of attacks by Persian fire-worshippers who attempted to force their religion upon the people, Greek and Latin popes, Mohammedan khalifs, and Turkish sultans.

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Then followed the deluge of greedy adventurers, rival khalifs, and impudent pretenders.