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Did medieval (not modern-day) Muslim countries force their Muslim citizens to give the zakat?
I wanted to know if medieval Muslim countries forced their Muslim citizens to give the zakat.
Yes, in medieval Muslim countries, it was mandatory for Muslim citizens to give zakat as one of the five pillars of Islam. However, the specific policies varied depending on the ruler and the region. Some rulers enforced strict collection and distribution of zakat, while others were more lenient.