(contents taken from www.islamic-world.net)

What is the meaning of the word Khalifah?
    The English word for Khalifah is vicegerent. A Khalifah is someone who carries out their role as the representative of Allah on earth, carrying out the Will of Allah using the powers and abilities Allah has in His Mercy endowed us with.
What is the difference between the word Caliph and Khalifah?
    A Caliph is a leader whereas a Khalifah is a representative of Allah s.w.t. Therefore the 2 words mean differently.
Why did Allah create us, humans?
    Allah created humans so that they become His Khalifah.
What are the responsibilities of Khalifah?

    Basically, there are 3 responsibilities:-

    To make ourselves good - to be a Muslim who obeys Allah's injunctions
    Make our society good - to establish a life for all that is based on Islam, and which gains Allah's pleasure
    Make the physical world around us good - to be a garden paradise which will please Allah greatly.
What should we do to make Allah happy?

    Do our prayers on time
    Learn the Quran
    Read stories of the Prophet (SAW) and His Companions
    Learn some of the names of Allah, each day
    Ask Allah for forgiveness
    Do our homework neatly
    Make Mum and Dad a cup of tea
    Be friendly to everyone we meet
    Try learning and understanding the Hadis of the Prophet (SAW)
    Respect our teachers and elders
    Treat Others Just As How we want to be treated




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