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39 temples. (c) Cities acquired peacefully through treaties. Here the authorities should act as the terms of agreement demand. They are, however, advised that they should try not to agree to a treaty that gives this right to the Dhimm i s. In case this right is given, they should try to avoid its implementation. In their religious festivals, too, the Dhimm i s are not allowed to take out procession of their idols, images or crosses outside their temple nor are they allowed to stage any religious demonstration in public. It is also not advisable for Muslims to attend non-Muslim temples, not because they haven ’ t the right but because such places are the houses of the devils and only the devils assemble there. 48 (5) Every Dhimm i should pay Jizyah personally. He is not allowed to do so through any representative or advocate. The Jizyah paying Dhimm i must stand when he pays while the Muslim collector should keep sitting, and he should hold the Dhimm i from his collar and give a good shake saying: "pay up! you enemy of God". 49 The alleged utility of Juridical stipulations about Dhimm i s : It is interesting to note that the Jurists who framed these anti- Dhimm i rules have offered justifications for these rules which are simply amazing. For instance,