Comparison Between Zakat and Jizya
Further information: Zakat| Zakat | Jizya |
|---|---|
| obligatory upon Muslims | obligatory upon Dhimmis |
| Muslim's net worth of assets must exceed the Nisab (excess money for personal need) to be obliged to give Zakat | not required for the Dhimmi's wealth or property to reach Nisab in order to pay Jizya |
| only payable on assets continuously owned over one lunar year that are in excess of the Nisab | paid according to a contract, but usually paid yearly regardless to Nisab |
| the amount of Zakat paid is fixed and already specified by Sharee'ah | the amount paid is not fixed; at least one gold Dinar; with no maximum amount; and it's not been explicitly specified by Sharee'ah |
| paid only by the owner of the assets himself/herself | paid by all able-bodied adult males of military age and affording power |
| refusal to pay Zakat has no a specific punishment by Sharee'ah law in life, but it's delayed to the end time | refusal to pay Jizya is considered a breach of The Dhimma contract; as a consequence the Dhimmi's blood(life) and assets would become permissible |
| paid with self-honor | paid with humiliation, servility |
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