What is the purpose of appointing a representative for every ten individuals?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Jizya

Book 55 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The representative's function includes collecting the Jizya from their assigned group. This practice is deemed more secure (ahwat) for safeguarding the collection and proper accounting of their Jizya.