# Colonialism and Oppression in The Mercy of Allah

> Theme guide for The Mercy of Allah by Hilaire Belloc.

The narrative critiques the destructive impact of colonial rule and economic exploitation on Muslim societies.

## Where it surfaces

- [XIII: Al-Fulús al-Masnú Min al-Qirtás, or “The Money Made of Paper”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/chapters/xiii-al-ful-s-al-masn-min-al-qirt-s-or-the-money-made-of-paper): The annexation of the defeated state and the imposition of taxes on its populace reflect colonial exploitation and oppression.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/themes/colonialism_and_oppression
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/themes