Question

define the word kharaj

Answer 1

Answer:

The kharaj was a land tax that was originally paid only by non-Muslims, whereas Muslims had to pay the 'ushr -- a religious tithe. Eventually however, the term kharaj comes to describe any tax paid to the Muslim authorities.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The kharaj was a land tax that was originally paid only by non-Muslims, whereas Muslims had to pay the 'ushr -- a religious tithe. Eventually however, the term kharaj comes to describe any tax paid to the Muslim authorities.