Is a dhimmi prohibited from building a structure taller than non-adjacent Muslim structures?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jizya

Book 55 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

A dhimmi is not prohibited from making his building taller than buildings belonging to Muslims who are not his neighbors. This is because the harm of elevation pertains only to the adjacent neighbor, not to others.