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 ISLAMIC DECREES RELATED TO THE ARMENIAN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM

 

Collaborative effort between the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the White Cross Foundation, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University to collect, preserve, and digitize significant Islamic decrees (firmans/ahdname) that concern the Armenian presence in Jerusalem and the rights of Armenian Christians under Islam generally. These historical documents, originating from early Islamic leaders to the Ottoman period, represent invaluable testimonies of coexistence, protection, and religious diplomacy. The project aims to make these documents accessible for scholarly analysis, translation, and publication, thus promoting peacebuilding and dialogue between Armenia and the Muslim world.

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This project stands at the intersection of history, scholarship, diplomacy, and interfaith peacebuilding. By preserving and publishing these historic decrees, we aim to revive forgotten traditions of coexistence, strengthen Armenia-Muslim world relations, and contribute lasting value to the global understanding of religious diplomacy.