caliph

The political, military, and religious leader of the Islamic community following the death of MuhammadMuhammad ibn Abdullah (c. A.D. 570–632) founded the Islamic faith, based on the Quran and the belief that he was the final prophet sent by God to co... more in A.D. 632 . SunniThe largest branch of Islam comprising of approximately 80 to 85 percent of the Muslim world. The title comes from the term “Sunna” meaning the mo... more Muslims maintained that the most righteousA translation of the Latin term justitia meaning “justice.” For Luther, righteous and justice refer to exactly the same thing, being justified or ... more man in the community should be the caliph while the Shi’ites believed the closest male heir of the prophet MuhammadMuhammad ibn Abdullah (c. A.D. 570–632) founded the Islamic faith, based on the Quran and the belief that he was the final prophet sent by God to co... more should lead the Muslim people.