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Compact Quote by Edward William Lane

“The tax that is taken from the free non-Muslim subjects of a Muslim government whereby they ratify the compact that assures them protection, as though it were compensation for not being slain.” quote by Edward William Lane
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“The tax that is taken from the free non-Muslim subjects of a Muslim government whereby they ratify the compact that assures them protection, as though it were compensation for not being slain.”

Edward William Lane

About This Quote

Non-Muslim subjects pay tax for protection, a compensatory arrangement for not being killed.

In simple terms: Tax as protection payment.

Key Takeaway

Understand tax as social contract.

Themes

taxation protection politics religion social contract

Mood

analytical critical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • interfaith relations
  • civil rights

Key Concepts

history political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the ethics of protection taxes?
  • How does this affect social trust?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex history.

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