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Which of the following describes or is another name for “dhimmis” in early Muslim society?

People of the Book
Muslim non-Arabs
Muslim Arabs
Slaves

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the first three because dhimmis are people that were given special status and safety in exchange for paying the capital tax.
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Answer: The answer is A. People of the Book

The word "dhimmis" is reffering to non-muslems living in an Islamic state with legal protection. (Fun fact) The word itself literally means "protected person"

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