Islamic emirate (disambiguation) explained

An Islamic emirate is a form of government in the Islamic world in which an emirate is also an Islamic state governed by Sharia, often with theocratic elements.

States and groups called Islamic emirates:

• Afghanistan, currently an Islamic emirate
• Taliban, the jihadist group which established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
• Government of Afghanistan, frequently referred to as "the Islamic Emirate"
• Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (1996–2001)
• Islamic Emirate of Badakhshan
• Islamic Emirate of Byara
• Islamic Emirate of Rafah
• Islamic Emirate of Kunar
• Caucasus Emirate

See also

• Islamic republic
• Muslim world
• Caliphate
• Theocracy
• Sharia