☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Dhimmi

In Islamic and Ottoman law, a non-Muslim subject of a Muslim state who is granted protection of life and property in exchange for payment of the jizya tax and acceptance of certain social and legal restrictions.

Etymology: Arabic 'dhimmi' (protected person), from 'dhimma' (protection, covenant) · Category: Ottoman Law · Source: Pact of Umar; Ottoman millet system
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