- Entry
- Reader's guide
- Entries A-Z
- Subject index
Islamic Government (Caliphate): Prehistory to 1250: Middle East
A caliph, literally “one who follows,” is a successor of the Prophet Muhammad and ruler of the Muslim umma, or community of believers. A caliphate is any form of government ruled by a caliph. As successor of the Prophet, the caliph is ...
- Loading...