Statement

Jews and Christians, the 'people of the book', were granted peace and safeguards in exchange for a tribute, the jizya, which later became a regular poll tax. The basis is a Qur'anic verse (9:29) that calls for fighting those given the Scriptures until they pay the tribute.

References

1. p. 156

   supports · main text · ch. 6

   Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.

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2. p. 156

   supports · main text · ch. 6

   Efron, Lehmann and Weitzman. The Jews: A History. 3rd edition. New York and Abingdon: Routledge, 2019.

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