By accepting the status of dhimmis (tolerated subject people), Jews and Christians could live in their own communities, practice their own religious laws, and be exempt from military service. However, they were obliged to refrain from proselytizing among Muslims, to recognize Muslim authority, and to pay additional taxes. In addition, they were denied certain political rights.
is it fair to classify groups? what if the same is done to muslims
when they are minority.
Shams-ud-Din Altemish who reigned Delhi for a quarter of a
century (1211-36)....He assured all Hindus the status of dhimmis
Today Muslims insist THAT IF MOHAMMED
HAD KNOWN ABOUT HINDUS AND BUDDHISTS, HE WOULD HAVE INCLUDED THEIR
RELIGIOUS SAGES. On the same principle, Muslims argue the Koran would also
have honored the shamans and holy men of the American Indians or the
Australian aborigines.....