Why were the Muslim rulers of Andalusian society tolerant of the various faiths in Spain?
a. Muslims comprised the vast majority of the population within Spain.
b. Muslims remained a minority population within Spain.
c. Muslim rulers of al-Andalus feared attacks from Christian rulers such as Charlemagne.
d. Abd al-Rahman and his descendants were secret allies of the papacy.
Answer: b. Muslims remained a minority population within Spain.
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