Jizya
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jizya is a noun meaning (Islam, historical) A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.
Meaning
(Islam, historical) A per capita tax levied on a section of an Islamic state's non-Muslim citizens, who meet certain criteria.
Example Sentences
Ending jizya lifted a real burden on the poor, and promised, at least symbolically, a greater equality between the followers of different faiths.
Word Forms
- jizyas
- jizyah
Synonyms for jizya
Depending on context, synonyms include kharaj.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hated, jizyah, jaziya, jezya, jezyah, jeziah.
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