Al-iqta

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Definition of "Al-iqta"

Lit: Act of bestowing a qati‘ah (a cut-off piece). Tech: A piece of land donated by the state in the public interest subject to state taxes to a person for self-cultivation. Sometimes the ownership is passed on to the donee but at other times only the right to derive benefit is granted and the ownership remains with the state.


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