01-27-2007, 12:30 PM
Bismillah
BTW when we say system of life, we mean full system of a State including economic, financial, social, military, ..etc. This is how a State must be ruled in Islam. Again in Islam. If u cannt accept it, we fully understand.
The Jizia issue is dealt with on other threads. Btw it falls under the same reason. Like when Nasara called for Muslim help due to the Catholic oppression they experienced, they knew that they will be offered this option of paying a tax in return for their protection in cases of foreign invasion. They were not requested to participate in war. Logical enough, in case a foreign invasion would take place, and the invador is a Nasarani state, I think an Egyptian Nasrani wouldnt like to raise a sowrd in their face. Thus, to enjoy the protection of the Muslim army while not participating in any war fare, in case any occurs, they pay a tax. Just like Muslims pay Zakaat (alms in our money) to benefit the low income categories and other areas that need funding in the state as a state, by the way low income categories of non muslims benefited on this same money...I stress system of ruling.