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Diplomatic context with Muslim states

The diplomatic context of Thomas Jefferson's interactions with Muslim states, including trade, captivity, and military engagements with Barbary states.

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Feb 3, 2026

Did Thomas Jefferson own Islamic texts or correspond with Muslim leaders or scholars?

did own Islamic texts—most notably a two-volume English translation of the Qur’an () that he purchased in the 1760s and later placed in his library—an ownership confirmed by and multiple historical tr...