21 November, 2024

19 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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Muslims and non-Muslims in the Shariah

Question: What is the Sharīʿah?

Answer: God’s law as revealed through the Prophet Muhammad (s)


Question: What is the Jizyah?

Answer: Poll tax for non-Muslims living under Islamic government


Question: What is a dhimmi?

Answer: Protected non-Muslim living under Islamic government


Question: Can a Muslim force a non-Muslim to convert to Islam?

Answer: No, that is not allowed.


Question: Does a Muslim who lives in a non-Muslim country have to respect its laws?

Answer: Yes