Jizya

In states ruled by Islamic law, jizya or jizyah (Arabic: جزْية) is a per capita tax imposed on non-Muslim adult males.

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The imposition of jizya upon non-Muslims is mandated by Sura 9.29 of the Qur'an.

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Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold forbidden that which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.

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Per capita: Per capita is a Latin phrase meaning for each head....