Titles of Islamic religious leaders include ayatollah, caliph, imam, and mullah.
Local religious leaders are called imams. They lead the community in prayer and deliever sermons on Fridays.
Emir or Amir is an Arabic term for leader or ruler. It has normally been used to designate a high ranking leader or subordinate. Thus, the Emir would be an Admiral or General reporting to a King....
Islam is a spiritual belief system, as is Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, or belief in the river god of the Limpopo. None of these are civilizations.
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