The leader of a caliphate is called the caliph, meaning deputy or representative. All caliphs are believed to be the successor to Prophet Muhammad. ... Abu Bakr's supporters would come to be known as Sunni Muslims, who believe that Muhammad did not leave instructions regarding his successor.
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He established a new unified Arabian Peninsula, which led to the Rashidun and Umayyad Caliphates and the rapid expansion of Muslim power over the next century, With additional support, Abu Bakr was confirmed as the first caliph (religious successor to Muhammad) that same year
Though the Declaration of Independence is not a binding legal document it did eloquently express the ideals of the new country, one of which was that the people control the government. This principle of<em> limited government</em> was later incorporated into the Constitution.
