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The Mohammedans in question recognized him as khalif of the Moslems and he felt sure they would follow his advice.

The Soonees hold that the first four khalifs were all legitimate successors of the Prophet; but as their order was determined by their degree of sanctity, they assign the lowest rank to Ali.

And this, too, in the face of attacks by Persian fire-worshippers who attempted to force their religion upon the people, Greek and Latin popes, Mohammedan khalifs, and Turkish sultans.

Then followed the deluge of greedy adventurers, rival khalifs, and impudent pretenders.

Bagdad, celebrity of the early khalifs of, ii.