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8. Christian History Corner: Legacy of an Ancient Pact…Why do Christians still chafe under restrictions in some Muslim nations? It all started with Umar.
Date of source: Friday, July 26, 2002
The Pact of Umar is a document purportedly signed by Umar, the second caliph. It is the source of the restrictive regulations on non-Muslims embedded in the Shari´a. It has been used as the model for Muslims´ treatment of dhimmis [protected non-Muslims] from the Middle Ages down to today...
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