No events are recorded for 712 AD.
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Anti-Jewish measures in Spain
Umayyad armies invade and occupy most of Spain (at this time Jews made up about 8% of Spain's population). Under Visigothic rule, Jews had been subject to frequent and intense persecution, which was formalized under Muslim rule due to the dhimmi rules in Islam.
- By
- Muslim rule due
- Where
- Spain
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Arab conquerors lift Visigothic restrictions on Jews
After the conquest the Muslim rulers abolished the Visigothic disabilities, granted religious liberty, and required only a per capita tribute.
- By
- Musa and Ṭariḳ, Arab conquerors
- Where
- Spain
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Heavy taxes imposed by Muslim rulers
Soon after the conquest, the new Muslim rulers burdened Jews with heavy taxes, as they did Christians.
- By
- Muslim rulers
- Where
- al-Andalus, Spain
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Possible date for the Pact of Umar, a document that specified severe restrictions on Jews and Christians (dhimmi) living under Islamic rule. However, academic historians believe that this document was actually compiled at a much later date.
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- Islamic rule
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Caliph Omar II orders distinguishing dress for non-Muslims
Omar II ordered non-Muslims, including Jews, to wear distinguishing garments of a different color for each minority group.
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- Caliph Omar II
- Where
- Muslim world (several countries)
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Caliph Omar II persecutes Jews and bars new synagogues
The Ommiad caliph Omar II persecuted Jews. He ordered his governors not to tear down existing houses of worship but to forbid the building of new ones.
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- Caliph Omar II
- Where
- Umayyad Caliphate (several countries)
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Restrictive laws under Caliph Omar II
Caliph Omar II enacted several restrictive laws against Jews modeled on the Pact of Omar, the first known enforcement of such rules.
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- Caliph Omar II
- Where
- Islamic caliphate (several countries)
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