Islam Recognises Diversity & Pluralism

To you we have given the scriptures, just as we have given the scriptures to people before you (Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, etc). We have protected your scriptures (Quran) in its entirety. So judge among people from what knowledge has come to you (from Quran) and do not be carried over by your vain desires (that Muslims are the only righteous and chosen people to lead). To each among you (referring to diverse groups - not excluding anybody) we have prescribed the Law (teachings of the indigenous, native people and Buddhist scholars, Gitas, Vedas, Torah, Gospels and The Quran) and an Open Way (given a conscience with reference to the spiritualists people). If God had willed, all humanity would have been of one single community (this means diversity is part of God’s creation). God’s plan is to test you in what each one has received (in form of Holy Scriptures or Conscience). So strive, as in a race in all virtues. The goal of all the people is to God. God (alone) will tell you the truth in matters of which you dispute.: 5:48.

(This means do not fight over religious matters, establish peace and conduct dialogues with wisdom and beautiful conduct to understand each other so all can live in peace).

711 to 1450 - Muslims and Jews in Spain
Jewish Golden Age : One of the best things about Arab Golden Age was that it nurtured and was nurtured by a Jewish Golden Age. The Golden Age of Arab civilization was influenced by Jews living throughout the Islamic world, especially in Spain. The great cities of Spain all had large Jewish populations. (Ref : Ron David, Jewish scholar in, “Arabs & Israel for beginners.”)

1300 to 1922 - Muslim Turks and Jews in Ottoman Empire
The Jewish communities migrated to live under Muslim rule to avoid persecution in Europe. The enjoyed complete religious freedom and contributed immensely to the economy of the Ottoman Empire - that at its height it included modern Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia, parts of Hungry and Russia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Caucasus and Egypt, North Africa as far west as Algeria, and parts of Arabia.