Political and Judicial Rights of Non-muslims in Muslim States: a Normative and Historical Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the political and judicial rights of non-Muslims in Muslim-majority countries, focusing on their categorization, rights, obligations, and limitations as discussed by Islamic scholars. The findings reveal that non-Muslims, particularly ahl al-dhimmah, enjoy significant civil protections, religious freedoms, and the right to maintain their own judicial systems for personal matters. However, certain restrictions exist, such as the obligation to pay jizyah and limitations on holding primary leadership positions, which serve to preserve the social, ideological, and legal order of the Islamic state. The study demonstrates that Islam balances minority rights with the moral and political framework of governance, providing a nuanced understanding of coexistence in historical and contemporary Muslim societies.
Source: Al-MAJAALIS
Institutions: Qassim University, International Open University
Language: English
Topic: Islamic Studies and History
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415099024
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