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scarletlib

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2. In the beginning Islam was more enlightened than Christians. Both Jews and Christians lived in Islamic states.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024, 07:55 AM

Dec 2024

The Muslims converted many. The remaining ones may have been required to pay a small tax (foggy on that one). Regardless their society was more progressive and tolerant of other religions.

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In the beginning Islam was more enlightened than Christians. Both Jews and Christians lived in Islamic states. scarletlib Dec 2024 #2