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.
Bachmann gave her definition of constitutional conservatism during her presidential campaign announcement speech last month: âAs a constitutional conservative, I believe in the founding fathersâ vision of a limited government that trusts in and perceives the unlimited potential of you, the American people. I donât believe that the solutions of our problems are Washington-centric. I believe they are with every-American-centric.â.