What are the books that discuss Bayt al-Mal, its functions, and its transformation into the state treasury?
The questioner can refer to Abu Ubayd's "Kitab al-Amwal," Al-Mawardi's "Al-Ahkam as-Sultaniyyah," and the Kuwaiti Fiqh Encyclopedia (Volume 1) for a detailed explanation of the rules, resources, and expenditures of the treasury (Bait al-Mal).
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