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In Islamic jurisprudence, Jizya refers to a specific type of tax imposed on non-Muslim citizens (Ahl al-Dhimmah) living under the protection of an Islamic state. This payment is not based on religious belief but serves as a financial contribution in exchange for protection, exemption from military service, and access to civic rights under Islamic governance.

Jizya was mandated in the Qur’an in Surah At-Tawbah (9:29), where Allah (SWT) commands that people of the Book (primarily Jews and Christians) who choose not to accept Islam but live peacefully under Muslim rule should pay this tax. It is collected annually from able-bodied adult non-Muslim males who meet specific financial criteria.

The purpose of Jizya is not to humiliate or punish but to establish a fair economic relationship between the Islamic state and non-Muslim residents. While Muslims are obligated to pay Zakat and serve in the military if needed, non-Muslims pay Jizya and are exempt from religious taxes and military obligations.

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  Jizya is a poll-tax on non-Muslim adult males under Islamic rule.

  
  


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  It is based on Qur’anic command in Surah At-Tawbah (9:29).

  
  


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  It provides protection and civic rights to non-Muslim residents.

  
  


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  Muslims pay Zakat, while non-Muslims pay Jizya — both are forms of civic duty.

  
  


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  Women, children, the elderly, and the poor are exempt from Jizya.

  
  


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  Jizya was used to maintain justice and state expenses without forcing religion.

  
  


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  Non-Muslims under Jizya were protected by the Muslim state in terms of life, property, and religious freedom.