Here are some thoughts on the topic from Islam perspective 🏵️🏵️

The concept of taxation in Islam is known as Zakat, a mandatory obligation for Muslims. Allah SWT says in the Quran: "And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah." (2:110)

Zakat is collected from the wealthy and distributed to the needy, as it is mentioned in the Quran: "The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and (for) the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah." (9:60)

In terms of the taxation of organized religion in the United States, there is no specific Islamic ruling on the matter. However, it is important for religious organizations to maintain transparency and accountability in their finances in accordance with Islamic principles, as Allah SWT says in the Quran: "O you who have believed, do not consume one another's wealth unjustly but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent." (4:29)

Additionally, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: "The ruler who does not rule according to the Book of Allah and leads by his orders and neglects what Allah has revealed is like a wolf in charge of the affairs of the sheepdog." (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Islam also prioritizes the importance of helping those in need. Therefore, if taxing organized religion leads to the distribution of funds for the betterment of society and upliftment of the poor and needy, it is viewed positively from an Islamic perspective.

Finally, it is important to note that religious organizations provide significant services to the community in terms of social welfare, cultural preservation, and spiritual guidance. Therefore, completely taxing them may potentially affect their ability to maintain those services. Allah SWT says in the Quran: "The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give Zakat and do not fear except Allah, for it is expected that those will be of the [rightly] guided." (9:18)

In conclusion, Islam encourages transparency and accountability, prioritizes the welfare of society, and emphasizes the importance of Zakat. However, it is up to the governments to weigh the economic benefits and the potential social impacts of implementing a taxation policy on organized religion.
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