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Where did the idea of a Muslim Caliphate come from? There are very dominant muslim countries why just not move there instead of trying to make the world notice? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] graham1@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Your question seems quite loaded, but a brief history of caliphates is here if that helps you https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caliphate#History

[โ€“] Patnou@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Didn't mean for it to be. Or to be honest how to really put it. If you and no sarcasm know how to put it better I will delete and repost?