Saladin and the Jizya Tax Policy in Jerusalem

After capturing Jerusalem in 1187, Saladin faced the challenge of governing a diverse population of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. This episode examines his tax policies, particularly the jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims), and how he implemented Islamic law while maintaining stability. We explore the rates, exemptions, and collection methods, and compare Saladin's approach to earlier Crusader rule. Drawing on accounts from Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani and Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, we see how Saladin's fiscal policies reflected both pragmatism and piety. The episode also touches on the treatment of the Christian population, property rights, and the role of the qadi al-Fadil in administering the system. Far from a simple tax, the jizya became a tool of negotiation and a symbol of the new order in Jerusalem. #Jizya #Saladin #Jerusalem1187 #Ayyubid #ImadadDin #BahaadDin #QadialFadil #Dhimmi #Tax #Crusades #MedievalHistory #IslamicLaw #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #IslamicFinance #Christians #Jews #AyyubidDynasty #MedievalMiddleEast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo