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nyone looking at they were oppressed by other ru-
the position of lers, and found the security they
Christians and Jews sought in Muslim countries.
Aunder Islamic rule in It is noted in the Qur’an that com-
history with an unbiased eye will pared to members of other com-
encounter one manifest reality: The munities of believers, Christians will
People of the Book have always enjoy a particular friendship with
lived in peace and security under Muslims. In this verse God describes
Islamic administration. Some even how and why Christians are the
sought shelter in Islamic lands when people closest to Muslims:
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