http://joqs-uok.com/index.php/ihya <p>Ihya ul Ulum was initially published in the year 2000. It is the research journal of department of Qur’an &amp; Sunnah published in three languages English, Urdu and Arabic. The journal is approved by the Board of Advanced Studies and Research, University of Karachi and recognized by Higher Education Commission Pakistan in Y category.The journal follows the instructions of HEC guidelines to maintain the quality. All the articles published in the journal are double blind reviewed from the experts of International repute.</p> <p>Ihya ul Ulum is recognized by Higher Education Commission Pakistan in Y category.</p> <p><br>Ihy ul Ulum is open for all researchers and scholars. The scope of Ihya ul Ulum the Annual tri lingual Research journal of Qur’an o Sunnah is open to all the branches related to Islamic Sciences, such as Quranic Sciences. Hadith Sciences, Tasawwuf Islamic History. Contemporary Muslim world, Political and Economic thoughts Law and shariah.</p> Department of Quran o Sunnah University of Karachi en-US Iḥyāʾ alʿ ulūm - Journal of Department of Quran o Sunnah 2663-6255 http://joqs-uok.com/index.php/ihya/article/view/247 <p>The era of the Khilafat-e- Rashida represents a golden period in Islamic history in which the principles of the State of Madinah were practically implemented. During this period, comprehensive and well-coordinated measures for social protection were introduced, firmly grounded in the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. This system was based on justice and equality, the protection of human rights, and public welfare, and it proved to be equally beneficial not only for Muslims but also for non-Muslim citizens. During the era of the Khilafat -e-Rashida, initiatives such as the establishment of the Bayt al-Māl, the institutionalization of Zakat and charitable systems, care for orphans and widows, relief activities during times of famine, and the protection of non-Muslim rights played a vital role in promoting peace, stability, justice, and social harmony within society. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) laid the foundation of social equality by enforcing the system of Zakat and adopted a firm stance against those who refused to pay it. Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) transformed state administration into an institutional framework, strengthened the Bayt al-Māl, and launched large-scale welfare initiatives, including agricultural reforms, canal construction, and public development projects. Hazrat Uthman Ghani (RA) ensured economic growth by promoting trade and commercial activities, while Hazrat Ali (RA) further consolidated the principles of justice and equality and introduced significant judicial reforms within the state. These measures hold exceptional relevance in the contemporary world, as the need for social protection systems and welfare states is strongly felt across the globe today. Modern societies can greatly benefit from the principles of the Khilafat Rashida, where fair distribution of resources, care for vulnerable segments of society, and the enforcement of justice and equity were ensured. In the present era, challenges such as poverty, class division, inequality, insecurity, and social injustice demand urgent solutions, making the adoption of the Islamic welfare state model a critical necessity. The social protection system established during the period of the Khilafat-e- Rashida was not only exemplary in its own time but remains highly relevant even today. These principles and practical efforts serve as a model for nations worldwide, demonstrating how a society founded on religious and moral values can guarantee the fulfillment of basic needs for all its citizens. Therefore, this study will examine the robust social protection measures implemented during the era of the Khilafat-e- Rashida, which continue to serve as a practical model for the modern world, and will highlight their contemporary relevance. The research adopts an analytical, deductive, and descriptive methodological approach.</p> Dr. Saad Jaffar, Hadiqa Atif Copyright (c) 2025 2025-12-30 2025-12-30 25 2