Interesting comments, Maza.

"Maza said The concept of the 'nation' state is alien to muslims and was imposed on the muslims/arabs by the french and british primarily after WW1...

however it does not mean nations were forced to become muslims; the system of Islam was applied; those who remained non muslims were able to do so; their citizen ship was confirmed through the payment of the Jizya; the state guaranteed their security and safety as a matter of duty..."