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khalif

British

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

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Bagdad, celebrity of the early khalifs of, ii.

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However, there was doubtless as much policy as esteem in this, for the Asiatic khalifs perceived the advantage of a good understanding with the power that could control the emirs of Spain.

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