Al-ijar
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Definition of "Al-ijar"
Historically, a class of privileged landlords who were not subjected to arbitrary taxation. The tax on their land was fixed once for all. It was not increased on any pretext nor was a concession given to them if the land became waste or the crop failed. The privilege was enjoyed by the landlord and his descendants.