There is no singular person who represents the entire worldwide Islamic community like the Pope represents all Catholics. In Shiite Islam, there are the Great Ayatollahs which represent vast swathes of the Shiite community. Smaller Islamic communities are represented by Mullahs and Imams for each congregation.
The Dalai Lama is the secular head of the Tibetan people and the Spiritual Leader of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Hazar Imam is the title of the spiritual leader of NIZARI ISMAILI Sect, of the KHOJA ISMAILI community.
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Ayatollah Khomenei, the Supreme Leader (or faqih, the ultimate decision maker for Iran). He instigated the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
No, Muhammad was not a secular leader.
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Yes, he is the leader of the Gelug (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also the secular ruler of Tibet and pro tem spiritual leader of that country while the Panchen Lama is sought out..
A Caliph or khalifa is a sort of religious dictator, an Islamic ruler, considered to be the political-religious leader of an Islamic community of believers, ruling in accordance with Islamic law.
There is Jesus, his disciples, the apostles--nowadays there are priests, ministers, and pastors. Anyone can be a spiritual leader regardless of how you are labeled--you can organize projects, influence public policy, get involved with your spiritual community or teach the masses--the list goes on.
There is no one leader of Buddhism. Each monastery, temple or sangha (spiritual community) may have their own master who guides and teaches their local community.
There is no universal spiritual leader of the Jewish people. However, certain Chassidic sects follow a Rebbe, which is a kind of spiritual leader.