Definition of «caliphate»

A caliphate is a form of Islamic governance, led by a caliph (successor) who serves as the political and religious leader of the Muslim community.

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The establishment of a caliphate was the primary goal of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the early 21st century.
In the 8th century, the Abbasid caliphate emerged as a powerful empire, stretching from North Africa to Central Asia.
Al-Andalus, the Muslim territory in medieval Spain, was governed by its own caliphate, known as the Caliphate of Cordoba.
The concept of a caliphate plays a significant role in discussions surrounding political Islam and the desire for Islamic governance.

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Ahok's imprisonment hasn't cooled the archipelago's radical Islamist elements — almost a quarter of high school and college students recently said they would fight to establish an Islamic caliphate in Indonesia. (christianitytoday.com)
As «People of the Book» under classical Islamic law — which ISIS has purported to restore in its newly - declared caliphate — Christians can choose to abide by the terms of the Dhimma, the notional contract that governs the treatment of Christians, Jews, and some other minorities. (firstthings.com)
As dhimmis, Christians may remain in the new caliphate as long as they follow the rules — paying the jizya tax, for example, and accepting social subordination. (firstthings.com)
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