What Is a Caliphate?

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6. Umar ibn al-Khab

After Ab Bakr died, Umar ibn al-Khab was appointed to be the next caliph. The official title of the position at the time was khalfat khalfat rasl Allh, which meant: the successor to the successor of the messenger of god. This title was awkward to say, however, so Umar shortened it to khalfat Ab Bakr (successor to Ab Bakr).

In addition, Umar also gave himself the title of “amr al-muminn,” which translates into “the commander of the faithful.” Umar was a companion and advisor to the previous caliph, Ab Bakr, and it was he who advised Bakr to ensure that the Quran was written down.

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