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During the Golden Age of Islam, the armies would come to the infidel's fort and tell the peasants living behind the walls this : Surrender and join us and you will not ever again pay the oppressive taxes to the Lords that own you and your lands. (Hijabhippie can tell you more of usury (interest) and oppressive taxes characteristic of American and European nations.)
Bottom line: Many of the peasants threw their Lords over the wall and let the Sultan's armies in.
When you borrow money thru Islamic Law, you only pay a fee to a bank. Compounding interest can cause a lifetime of slavery thru debt service. Interest free loans creates enormous capital for new business and elevates the lifestyle of the people.
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