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If I convert to Islam, do I get my own pair of elf shoes like Muhammad?
Social Discrimination: Dhimmis were obliged to dress differently from Muslims - including the wearing of ill-fitting and ridiculous head-dresses, belts and shoes - so as to be easily recognized and humiliated in the streets. Christians were forbidden to ride "noble" animals - i.e. horses and camels, which were reserved for Muslims. They were, however, permitted to ride their donkeys. Marriage or sexual intercourse with Muslim women was punishable by death. Christian dwellings and tombs had to appear inferior to those of Muslims. Blasphemy against Islam or any form of insult to its Prophet or the Qur'an was punishable by death. Dhimmis were forbidden from exercising any authority over a Muslim. Christians were required to speak in low, humble tones when addressing Muslims. When meeting a Muslim on the street Christians had to grant them right of way. Christians were not permitted to group together to talk in the street.