Islamic Law, Practice, and Legal Doctrine: Exempting the Poor from the Jizya Under the Ayyubids (1171-1250)

Abstract Most Sunnī scholars unequivocally exempt poor dhimmīs (mostly Christians and Jews under Muslim rule) from the duty to pay the Qur ān-imposed poll tax. Shāfi ī scholars, however, hold two conflicting opinions, one that exempts the poor and another that does not. This article examines the rea...

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Main Author: Alshech, Eli (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Brill 2003
In: Islamic law and society
Year: 2003, Volume: 10, Issue: 3, Pages: 348-375
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