Unity of God — Page 36
36 Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Mahmood Ahmad the general directive of the Holy Prophet s as is to free all slaves. As an example of this principle, after the Battle of Hunain, the Holy Prophet s as freed thousands of prisoners of war, even though they were adversaries. TENTH TEACHING The tenth teaching emphasises that in an Islamic country, Mu slims should bear greater responsibility than non-Muslims. This responsibility includes: 1. Participating in warfare when necessary. 2. Donating one-tenth of their agricultural yield. 3. Paying Zakat, which is a portion of their accumulated wealth. While Muslims are obligated to perform the above duties, no n-Muslims are only required to pay a tax of 2. 5%, which is significantly less than what Muslims are required to pay. In return for this, non-Muslims receive protection and security from the Muslim community. Today, many European countries impose a tax of 10% or higher on their citizens. However, the Holy Prophet s as imposed a higher tax rate and mandatory military service for Muslims and a lower tax rate and no military obligation for non-Muslims.