concept   caliph
culture   Middle Eastern
statement   The caliph in Middle Eastern culture historically held significant spiritual and political leadership in the Islamic world as the successor to Muhammad.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 caliph Middle Eastern Held a position of spiritual and political leadership in the Islamic world 1
2 caliph Middle Eastern countries Historical and religious leader recognized as the successor to the prophet Muhammad and the political and religious head of the Islamic community 1
3 caliphate Middle East Historically significant and revered political institution in Islamic history 1
4 caliphate Middle Eastern countries Considered a symbol of religious and political authority in Islamic history and governance 1
5 caliphate Middle Eastern countries Historically significant as a political and religious institution, with a central leader known as the caliph. 1
6 caliphate Middle Eastern countries A political and religious system of governance with historical and contemporary significance 1