Bush used it about three times in his press conference today. Does he know what it means? Does he understand that Iraq is closer to a caliphate today than before we invaded?
2006-10-11 05:59:14 · 3 answers · asked by rollo_tomassi423 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
caliphate
(kăl´ĭfāt´´, -fĭt) , the rulership of Islam; caliph (kăl´ĭf´´) , the spiritual head and temporal ruler of the Islamic state. In principle, Islam is theocratic: when Muhammad died, a caliph [Arab.,=successor] was chosen to rule in his place. The caliph had temporal and spiritual authority but was not permitted prophetic power; this was reserved for Muhammad. The caliph could not, therefore, exercise authority in matters of religious doctrine
2006-10-11 06:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i gess but i dont even know whta it means lol
2006-10-11 13:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by hotchick_8587 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate Calips as well !..
2006-10-11 13:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by Moonlite gambler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋