The Administrative Strategy of the Islamic State by the Righteous Caliphs Decrees: Case Study on the Decree of Ali bin Abi Talib to the Ruler of Egypt

Abstract

The decree of Ali bin Abi Talibto the Ruler of Egypt Malik aL-Ashter 1 is a document which has political, social and legal dimensions. It included the concepts of ruling and treating people, the basis of relationship between the ruler and the people. This document considered the principle of comprehensiveness in theorizing citizen rights in the Islamic State in which it preceded many provisions in this field by using the characteristics of Islam in ruling and the rights and duties of citizens.