Can Islam co exist with non Muslims

[SisterJennifer]

Hi HabibHibee,

I have heard about the "unless they submit to Islam they must pay a tax..." (I have never seen the and go to hell part added). But this is referring to non-Muslims who live in an Islamic country. To the best of my understanding it is something like this:

A Non-Muslim living in that country pays a special tax, as they are not expected to pay the Zakat (which is like an Islamic tax) and they are also not exepted to serve in a Muslim army. This is out of respect for the Non-Muslims religion. It is basically a different tax system than that which the Muslim majority would pay. If the non-Muslim converts to Islam, than they would pay the Zakat.

If you want to start another thread on the hijab, I will be happy to give my input, and maybe a few others would be happy to give theirs as well.

Take care