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Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam

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Imam Kamil Mufti and Saleh al-Aayed have written a detailed collection in a series discussing the rights of Non-Muslims in Islam:

Part 1: An Islamic Basis

The tenets of the religion which ensure the general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.

Part 2: Non-Muslim Residents

The types of non-Muslim societies in an Islamic nation, and an introduction to general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.

Part 3: Right to Preservation of Dignity as Human Beings I

The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

Part 4: Right to Preservation of Dignity as Human Beings II

Continued…The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

Part 5: The Right to Freedom of Belief I

Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’

Part 6: The Right to Freedom of Belief II

Continued…Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’

Part 7: The Right to Follow Their Religious Laws

The right of non-Muslims to follow their own laws and are not under compulsion to follow Islamic Law.

Part 8: The Right to Justice I

Examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims and justice as a right.

Part 9: The Right to Justice II

Further examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims and justice as a right.

Part 10: Security of Life, Property, and Honor

Protection of life, property, and honor of non-Muslims under Islamic Law.

Part 11: Good Treatment

Receiving good treatment is the right of a non-Muslim under Islam, not just a matter of courtesy.

Part 12: Social Security

Poor and needy non-Muslims have the right to social security under Islamic Law.  Examples from history where non-Muslims were provided from the public treasury.

Part 13: Protection from Foreign Aggression

The right of non-Muslims to be protected against outside aggression in return for paying jizya.

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