Sheikhdom
A sheikhdom or sheikdom is a geographical area or a society ruled by a tribal leader known as a sheikh. Sheikhdoms only exist under the direct or indirect authority of an Emirate, Sultanate or Califate. [URL=/help/org/islam:sheikdom][…][/URL]
. Sphere: territorial and spiritual. Prerequisite: Lordship / Town / Village / Hamlet.
Emirate
An emirate is a political territory that is ruled by an emir, who is typically a hereditary leader with ultimate authority over the government and people of the emirate. The term "emir" is derived from [URL=/help/org/islam:emirate][…][/URL]
. Sphere: temporal and spiritual. 480 arpents. Prerequisite: County / District. Possible outlets: Sultanate / Caliphate.
Sultanate
A sultanate is a form of monarchy that is ruled by a sultan, who is the highest authority in the state. The term "sultan" is derived from the Arabic word "sultān", which means "power" or "authority". [URL=/help/org/islam:sultan][…][/URL]
. Sphere: temporal and spiritual. 960 arpents. Prerequisite: Emirate / Principality / District. Possible outlets: Caliphate.
Caliphate
A caliphate or khaliphate is the territory and the people who live there, recognising the authority of a caliph in the political exercise of power. The caliph is designated as the spiritual successor of [URL=/help/org/islam:caliph][…][/URL]
. Sphere: temporal and spiritual. 1920 arpents. Prerequisite: Sultanate / Federation / Emirate / Principality / District.