HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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This is the word for successor to the prophet:
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Priest
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Chancellor
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Caliph
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Pope
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prophet Muhammad passed away in 632 CE. A number of Caliphs or Khalifas arose as his successors. ‘Khalifa’ roughly translates to ‘successor’ or ‘leader’.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sunni believe that Muhammad had not appointed a successor and had instead intended for the Muslim community to choose a leader from among themselves. They accept the rule of Abu Bakr, who was elected at Saqifah, and that of his successors, who are together referred to as the Rashidun Caliphs.
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