The historical and scholarly understanding of dhimmitude, which describes Muslim rulers’ governance over religious minorities, continues to spark intellectual conversations in academic circles. Traditional scholarship defines dhimmitude as a legally protected system between non-Muslim communities while they maintained their social position through their submission to Islamic rule. Previous interpretations about this legal arrangement tend to disregard the diverse ways dhimmitude operated as a multifunctional social and political framework throughout various Muslim communities. This paper evaluates dhimmitude through an analysis of its origins along with its changed significance across time while highlighting its present-day characteristics. This research investigates dhimmitude history to break down the traditional view that minority rights exist as either full or no inclusion. Contemporary discussions about religious diversity and minority rights in Islamic countries use outdated dhimmitude ideas to form their arguments. This paper reviews how dhimmitude inclusion is perceived in current Islamic thought through an enlightened analysis of modern minority status and contemporary social and political dynamics. By participating in these discussions, the paper adds value to the current dialogue about how religious minorities can contribute to building inclusive communities.