Non-Muslim populations, such as Jews and Christians, often lived in separate quarters of a city from their Muslim neighbors

Question

A. so that the activities of non-Muslim communities could be closely monitored and regulated.
B. in order to discourage the mixing of Muslim and non-Muslim religious beliefs.
C. because the Quran forbids Muslims from living alongside non-Muslims.
D. in order to provide protection for non-Muslim communities and allow their leaders a degree of independence.

Answer 1

Answer: D