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اهل الذمة في واسط حتى سنة 656هـ/1258م == The Dhimmi People in Wasit 83 AH - 656 AH
Author name:
افراح حميد عبد حسن
Supervisor name:
محمد حسين علي السويطي
General topic:
History
Specific topic:
Islamic History
Degree:
Master
University:
Wasit University - College Of Education For Human Sciences - Department Of History
Language:
Arabic
University location:
Wasit
First pages:
11T3355 - p.pdf
Abstract:
Praise be to Allah, prayer and peace be upon the master of messengers ( Muhammad , his pure divine family and companions ) The Dhimmi People formed a part of the Islamic Arab state where the prophet of God ( PBUH ) ensured their rights through the Constitution of Medina . This Constitution kept their rights and secure their blood , money and lives in exchange for a tax known as ( jizya tax ). They were treated kindly by the prophet of God and later, he ( PBUH ) became a good example for Muslims . So , our study about the dhimmis in the city of Wasit from (83 - 656 AH ) represents a great importance especially because the city of Wasit had been one of the important cities in Iraq .For this reason, the Dhimmi People had formed a part of the Wasti society . They enjoyed a lot of freedom and tolerance under the principles of Islam. Through our study of Dhimmi elements in Wasit , it is shown that : 1 - The city of Wasit had been the center of government throughout the Umayyad period since it ( Wasit ) was founded in the year (83 AH ) by the governor of Iraq Hajaj bin Yusuf .2. Islamic law has ensured the rights of the people of the Books where their lives , money and honor had been kept . They became an active element in the society of Wasit .They had rights and there were some duties upon them towards the state.3. The dhimmis in Wasit had practiced their religious life through holding religious rituals and ceremonies in their places of worship freely in addition to their social habits during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods in general . Certain eras of some caliphs and specific periods were exceptions. They celebrated their festivals and even some Muslims shared in these celebrations. The dhimmis had distinguished suits called (Alghiar ). They had some chiefs to represent them before the State , also they experienced their economic life in agriculture , industry, trade and other professions freely.4. The dhimmis also contributed in supporting the scientific movement in Wasit. Particularly , there were some factors contributed to the involvement of dhimmis to practice science as well as the presence of educational institutions .That led to the appearance of a number of scientists , poets and doctors in Wasit.5. The study revealed the appearance of the role of the dhimmis in cooperation within the field of political and administrative life . The dhimmis had an important role in the Umayyad and Abbasid periods , so some of them were appointed as ministers and clerks for the Arab Islamic state.
