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The Islamic position has always been to allow the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) to practise their own religions. In the past, this 'privilege' required payment of a poll tax, following the tradition of the ancient Roman tax on those who were not Roman citizens, but this tax is no longer imposed.
In Iran, Zoroastrians were generally accorded the rights of People of the Book. Under Muslim rule in India, Hindus and others were finally permitted to follow their ancient religions. There have been some other minor exceptions, generally for offshoots of Judaism or Christianity. However, there has never been general freedom to practise religions other than those stated above.
Another Islamic position, still generally enforced, is that apostasy - leaving the Islamic faith for another - is not permitted. If a Christian or Jew becomes a Muslim, that person can not return to his or her former religion.
In Egypt, there is a significant minority of Christians, mainly Coptic Christians. Prior to 1948, there was also a significant minority of Jews, but most have since emigrated to Israel. Egypt recently passed a relatively liberal law allowing those who had converted to Islam, to return to their previous faith if they wish.
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