THE SOURCES OF REVENUE IN AN ISLAMIC SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION (A CASE STUDY OF SOKOTO CALIPHATE )

Abstract

Revenue is a very essential element in the running of any administration or government, this government could be federal, state, or local or even private establishment or organization. This is because it is through the revenue as a source of finance to the organization that the said organization will be able to carry out its activities or affairs efficiently and effectively. This revenue could mean money which comes to a person, organization or government and such source could be property, shares, services etc. Revenue could also mean money raised by a person, organization or government of a country or state from many sources of taxes or levies available to it.