JIZIYA is not a tax as many people think .its a set of around 20 restrictions to be imposed on non-muslim subjects in a country occupied by muslims.
the terms were set by caliph umar when he invaded egypt and subjugated christians and jews.
in india, jiziya was applied to Hindus , sikhs, buddhist and jains.. those who pay jiziya are called Dhimmi which means subjugated , miserable , inferior.
the terms of jiziya are as follows..
1. Display of non-Muslim religious symbols was prohibited on buildings and on clothing.
2. Loud prayers were forbidden.
3. Dhimmis were prohibited from proselytizing.they were also forbidden from preventing a dhimmi from being converted to islam.
4. Dhimnmis were prohibited fromn publishing or sale of non-Muslim religious literature and a ban on teaching the Qur%u2019an.
5. Dhimmis had to bury their dead without loud lamentations and prayers.
6. Dhimmis were not to rebuild or repair destroyed temples.
7. Dhimmi testimony and oaths were not valid against Muslims.On the other hand, Muslims could testify against Dhimmis.
8. Dhimmis had no right to bear arms of any kind.
9. Dhimmis were forbidden to ride horses or camels; they were only allowed to ride donkeys.
10.Dhimmis could not to build houses higher than those of Muslims.
11.Dhimmi man could not marry a Muslim woman.
12.Dhimmis had to build their houses away from muslim localities.
13.Dhimmis had to wear distinctive clothing.
14.Dhimmis had to bow their heads to every muslim on the street.
14.Dhimmis had to invite Muslims to all their private meetings.
15.Muslim travellers would be allowed to stay in Temples of Dhimmis.Dhimmis would provide food and entertainment.
16.If Dhimmi is unable to pay tax ,then he would be punished,including confiscation of women.
17.Dhimmis could not practice their religion outside their homes.
18.Dhimmis has to pay 50% to 70% of their income or agricultural produce to the state.
19.Muslim can inherit from a dhimmi, while a dhimmi cannot inherit anything from a Muslim.
20.Dhimmis who travel on business would have to pay additional tax.
RE:WHAT EXACTLY IS JIZIYA ? PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN
by wada pav on Mar 25, 2007 12:09 AM Permalink
Now tell me is caste system not 100 times better than this institutionalised slavery ?
RE:WHAT EXACTLY IS JIZIYA ? PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN
by rafiuddin farooqui on Mar 25, 2007 12:46 AM Permalink
Jizya is paid not to join or serve in the army. Jizya was collected from the eligible young man who did not want to join army. If join the army then there is no jizya and he will get all arms to protect his country. You DT's how can I teach you.
