The Administration of the Sultanate of Dehli c8.55

c8.55

(i) to protect the Faith, as defined by *ijmā‘*;
(ii) to settle disputes between his subjects;
(iii) to defend the territories of Islam, and to keep the highways and roads safe for travellers;
(iv) to maintain and enforce the criminal code;
(v) to strengthen the frontiers of Muslim territory against possible aggression;
(vi) to wage a holy war against those who act in hostility to Islam;
(vii) to collect the rates and taxes;