Taxation

Kharaj
Tax on agrarian land owned by non-Muslims, introduced after the Battle of Khaibar.
NAWAʾIB (نوائب‎) - Definition, Etymology, and Legal Implications in Islam
Explore the term 'NAWAʾIB,' its etymology, and its significance within Islamic legal context. Understand the rulings surrounding this concept in Sunni law and its implications.
Taxation in Islam
An overview of the types of taxation under Islamic law, including zakah, jizyah, and kharaj.
Tribute (Jizyah, Jihad, Taxation, Treaty)
Explore the concept of 'Tribute' in the context of Islamic law and governance, including related terms such as Jihad, Jizyah, Taxation, and Treaty. Understand the historical and theological bases, as well as their modern interpretations.
Jizyah: Islamic Poll Tax
Jizyah is a form of tax levied on non-Muslims in an Islamic state, stemming from Qur'anic injunctions, intended as tribute and exempting payees from military service.
Tithe
Explore the concept of Tithe in Islam, its etymological roots, and its importance in Islamic taxation. Understand how Tithes are administered and their role in the Islamic economic and social system.
Timar
Timar refers to a land grant system in the Ottoman Empire wherein free cavalrymen were granted the right to collect taxes in return for military service.
Kharāj (خراج‎)
Learn about the term 'Kharāj,' its implications, and usage in Islamic context. Understand the historical and contemporary practices of land taxation in Muslim societies.
Taxation in Islamic Law: Detailed Analysis and Historical Context
Explore the dynamics of taxation in Islamic law, understanding the terms ʿUshr, K͟harāj, and Jizyah. Learn how these taxes were historically applied and their implications on land type and ownership.
Collector of Taxes in Islamic Tradition
Explore the role of the 'Collector of Taxes' (ʿĀshir and ʿĀmil mutaṣaddiq) in Islamic context, including their duties, significance, and historical roots.

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