Khulafaur Rasyidin Social Policyin the Expansion of Islamic Authority

Abstract

After the death of Prophet Muhammad SAW, spreading the Islamic religion is considered to be the task of the caliphs. Through the peaceful military expansion, the caliphs have spread the da'wah of Islam with a policy based on social benefit as the embodiment of Shari'a destinations. Thus, this study tries to trace historically on how khulafaur rasyidin implements social benefit policy in the perspective of shari'a destinations or maqashid which patterned in peaceful and military expanses. Based on historical search, this study showed the reinforcement of the impression of the Islamic teaching existence that is dynamic and creative, according to the sociological reality.The implementation of social benefit in military expansion conducted by Khulafaur Rasyidin during his reign, in keeping and maintaining the five basic principles in shari’a or known as kulliyatu khams (religion, mind, soul, nasab, and treasure) were patterned in three main corridors. First, providing education and training for soldiers or troops about the ethics of war in Islam, including comprehensive understanding of meaning, manner, goals and military signs in Islam. Second, prioritizing peace and welfare, rather than military action which leads to expand or cause physical warfare. Third, prioritizing the negotiations and peace in various conditions, therefore there will be wise and peace condition in life. It reflected in various interactions made during Khulafaur Rasyidin period which led to cooperation and peace in creating stable and secure conditions.