that is underpinned by the idea that dhimmitude is some sort of saving grace. Yes, perhaps when compared with being executed for refusing to convert to Islam, paying the jizya (if you could afford it) wasn't so bad 2/5
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The idea that Copts were able to live "just fine" under Muslim rule with "no threat to their religion" is a card often peddled by Azhar quacks and Islamic apologists like @FromCairoToBx. It's a pristine example of revisionist history 1/5https://twitter.com/FromCairoToBx/status/1013875924293603329 …
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The Pact of Umar, which has canonical status in Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence), outlined several stipulations for Syrian Christians as dhimmi. They include prohibition against: 1-rebuilding destroyed churches 2-hanging crosses on churches 3-Palm Sunday and Easter parades 3/5
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4-Christians raising their voices during prayer times 5-showing Christian symbols/books in public and many other harsh, and frankly nasty conditions - like forbidding the burying of non-Muslims near dead Muslims 4/5
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So I hope it is absolutely clear that Christians did not have "no threat to their religion" under Muslim rule. Do not listen to charlatans who make outrageous claims in order to resolve their own insecurities about their history. 5/5
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