Khalifa And The Concept Of A Caliphate In Islam – Present Muslim Khalifa

Hammad Khan19 Dec, 2020Education

A caliphate is a type of an Islamic state with a leader who follows Islamic laws and rules. The Arabic term for a caliphate is Khilafah. The leader is the caliph, known as the Khalifa in Arabic. A Khalifa succeeds Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and acts as the leader of all Muslims and the Muslim ummah. The term Khalifa is very specific, and a person must fulfill certain qualities to be a Khalifa. He must be the political as well as religious leader of the Muslims. He must be among the model and best Muslims in the community and be able to lead them in every way.