Historically, in Islamic governments the Jewish and Christian populations were given the status of dhimmi. This meant that

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Jews and Christians, as "People of the Book," were given the status of dhimmi under Islamic rule. This meant they were non-Muslim citizens who were under Muslim authority but had certain protections and were allowed to practice their religion, in exchange for paying a tax and acknowledging Muslim governance. They were not considered equal to Muslims but were afforded a degree of protection and rights.

Historically, in Islamic Governments the Jewish and Christian Populations Were