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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The tax collected from prisoners of war in Islamic governance is known as Fai.
Fai refers to wealth or property acquired from non-Muslims without actual fighting, such as through surrender, treaties, or as spoils from prisoners of war. It is distinct from Ghanimah (war booty obtained through active combat) and Jizya (a poll tax on non-Muslim citizens). Under Islamic law, Fai belongs to the state treasury (Bait-ul-Mal) and is to be used for public welfare and the needs of the community.
In Islamic economic and governance systems, several types of taxes and revenues exist: Jizya is a protection tax levied on non-Muslim citizens (dhimmis), Kharaj is a land tax on conquered territories, Ushr is a 10% agricultural tax on lands irrigated naturally, and Fai is wealth obtained without battle. The classification and distribution of these revenues are discussed in classical Islamic jurisprudence and were implemented during the Caliphate period.
