Muhammad died in 632 AD**. After his death, the Muslims were led by a series of Caliphs (Islamic leaders) know as the Rashidun (rightly guided) Caliphs. These men were the closest of Muhammad's companions. The policy of the Rashidun Caliphs was to continue Muhammad's aggressive territorial expansion.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions. A person who follows the philosophies of conservatism is referred to as a traditionalist or conservative.
Not a Fox News, Republican-group think conservative, but a real one. Thanks for the opportunity. I should start by saying that I donât think there is only one way to be a conservative. There is not conservatism; there are conservatisms, and they draw from each other. The best general definition of âconservativeâ that I know is Russell Kirkâs essay on Ten Conservative Principles.