Religious Studies A-Level
Dhimmi
What Dhimmi means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dhimmi
Historically, a non-Muslim citizen of an Islamic state who received protection and retained their faith in exchange for the Jizya tax.
Topics that use Dhimmi
- Islam – Religion and society: Multi-faith societies, pluralism, gender, and interfaith dialogue (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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