Not entirely true. The Koran states the People of the Book (Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians) have a third option besides conversion or death (those were the only options for "idolaters"). People of the book could become dhimmis (second-class citizens) who could continue to worship but must pay the jizya and are subject to numerous restrictions on buildings, clothing, transport and many other things.
Maybe so...tell the imam!Not entirely true. The Koran states the People of the Book (Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians) have a third option besides conversion or death (those were the only options for "idolaters"). People of the book could become dhimmis (second-class citizens) who could continue to worship but must pay the jizya and are subject to numerous restrictions on buildings, clothing, transport and many other things.
That was an Ottoman Empire ruling.Not entirely true. The Koran states the People of the Book (Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians) have a third option besides conversion or death (those were the only options for "idolaters"). People of the book could become dhimmis (second-class citizens) who could continue to worship but must pay the jizya and are subject to numerous restrictions on buildings, clothing, transport and many other things.
Back in the day, the response to that would be, "Well, that's mighty White of 'em."Not entirely true. The Koran states the People of the Book (Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians) have a third option besides conversion or death (those were the only options for "idolaters"). People of the book could become dhimmis (second-class citizens) who could continue to worship but must pay the jizya and are subject to numerous restrictions on buildings, clothing, transport and many other things.