Dhimma Definition

noun

A form of social contract in a state under sharia law granting special status to all or certain non-Muslim subjects, providing rights of residence in return for taxes.

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Origin of Dhimma

  • From Arabic ذمة‎ (dhimma, “protection, custody”), from ذم‎ (dhamma, “to blame”)

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