Language:
English
Year of publication:
1992
Titel der Quelle:
Die Welt des Islams
Angaben zur Quelle:
32,2 (1992) 177-195
Keywords:
Al-Majlisi, Muhammad Baqir.
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Islam Relations
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Judaism
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Antisemitism History 1500-
;
Jews History 1500-1800
Abstract:
Muhammad Baqir al-Majlisi (1628-1699) was a well-known Iranian Shi'i theologian. Pp. 187-195 contain the Persian text and English translation of his short and popular treatise which, despite the title, refers to all non-Muslims ("dhimmi", or infidels). The treatise lists obligations incumbent on non-Muslims, particularly payment of the special tax ("jizya"), and various discriminatory measures against them. All of these measures were intended to achieve their conversion to Islam. States that there were important local variations in the extent of anti-Jewish and anti-Christian persecutions in 17th-century Iran. al-Majlisi's treatise endows local leaders with great latitude regarding the implementation of the prohibitions. Despite its sternness, the treatise is written in a fairly balanced tone; it avoids insulting language, and enjoins Muslims to refrain from deliberate disrespectful behavior toward "dhimmis".
Note:
Including an edition and English translation of the text (pp. 187-195).
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A Hebrew version, without the text, appeared in:
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"סופרים מוסלמים על יהודים ויהדות" (תשנו)
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