Caliph
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The Caliph is the head of state and head of government of a Caliphate, currently The Ashleigh Caliphate.
| Caliph | |
|---|---|
| Khalifah | |
| Type | head of state, head of government |
| Reports to | Chief Qadi of Sharifistan |
| Residence | Caliph's Palace, Madinat Al-Islam, Sharifistan, Ashleigh Caliphate |
| Appointer | Ed Ashleigh Current Caliph |
| First holder | Abu Bakr |
Powers
Subject to the Quran, the Caliph has the power to:
Declare either war or peace with a foreign country
Grant pardons and commutations for crimes
Sign treaties of various types
Formulate decrees including a Kanun.
Public opinion
65.5% of Muslims support the concept of a Caliphate but only 52.5% support Edward Ashleigh as the Caliph. Amongst members of non-Muslim minorities, 48.5% supported a Caliph and 25.5% supported Ashleigh.
see also