Compare and contrast the treatment of different religions by rulers of the Arab empire in three *SHORT* sentences.

Answer 1

Rulers of the Arab Empire often employed a policy of tolerance towards various religions, allowing Christians and Jews to practice their faiths as "People of the Book" with certain protections. However, some rulers imposed taxes, such as the jizya, on non-Muslims, which could create social and economic disparities. Additionally, during periods of expansion, there were instances of forced conversions and persecution of other religious groups, reflecting a complex and fluctuating relationship with religious diversity.