Institution

Jizya

Jizya was a tax levied in Islamic states on non-Muslim subjects, the dhimmi, in return for protection and exemption from military service. It was established in the Rashidun Caliphate and continued in the Umayyad Caliphate, where it was an important source of revenue. It was also collected in later states such as the Sokoto Caliphate.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Jizya. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/jizya
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