makhalifa

How to say it

Meaning

Caliphs, political and religious leaders of an Islamic state regarded as the Prophet Muhammad's successors.

Good to know

plural of khalifa (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular); refers to people, so it takes wa- verb agreement.

Examples

• Historia inataja makhalifa waliotawala baada ya Mtume.History mentions the caliphs who ruled after the Prophet.
• Je, makhalifa hawa walitawala kwa haki?Did these caliphs rule justly?
• Makhalifa hawakukubaliana kila wakati.The caliphs did not always agree.
• Wanahistoria watajadili makhalifa wa kwanza kwenye semina.Historians will discuss the first caliphs at the seminar.