Question

Why did only the non-Muslims pay taxes?

• A. Because they were in majority population.
• B. Because most Muslims were underprivileged.
• C. Because they earned more money than Muslims.
• D. Because the head of the state was a Muslim ruler.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Because the head of the state was a Muslim ruler.

The head of state, a Muslim ruler, the regime was socially and politically biased to Muslims. The kingdom was administered based on Sharia. The non-Muslims were discriminated. They had to pay a tax called Jazia, which was a tax levied on non-Muslims instead of protecting them.