Political status of non-Muslims in Islam: an alternative framework

• Main Author: Moniruzzaman, Md.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English; English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: JC Political theory; JC49 Islam and Politics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/93392/1/141-Moniruzzaman%20M.-Political%20Status%20of%20Non-Muslims%20in%20Islam_An%20Alternative%20Framework-Acceptance-2021.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/93392/2/Abstract%20Political%20status%20of%20nonMuslims%20in%20Islam%2C%20Turkey%20Conference%2C%20Moniruzzaman.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/93392/3/SADAB%20_October%2029_31_2021.Program.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/93392/4/2021%2010%2030%20Turkey%20Conference.jpg; http://irep.iium.edu.my/93392/

The classical Islamic minority laws known as the Dhimmah system are criticised as differentiated, discriminatory and at odd with the modern state system, which is based on the ideas of universal citizenship with equal socio-political, economic, and legal rights. This research argues that the theoret...