For non Muslims, the systemic discrimination they faced was present in the economic disparities between religious populations and in the overall quality of life enjoyed by both groups.

Moreover, Sultan Suleyman was a big patron of the arts, hiring talented artisans and architects from all over the world, regardless of culture or religion. The employment of artists from different regions led to an amalgamation of culture in the Ottoman Empire. They were able to integrate their cultures into their work - accommodation existed for these people. Moreover, Islamic law stated that tolerance and freedom of other religious communities were an obligation. This meant that people, regardless of their religion or ethnicity, were able to integrate into the Ottoman Empire relatively smoothly, with little regulation by the Ottoman government. In fact, artists, architects, and poets were encouraged to display their culture in their works, which contributed to a rich mixture of cultures.

Political - Although certain religious groups were underrepresented in the Ottoman bureaucracy, as a whole, it improved the lives of most citizens within the empire, and remained an efficient and effective system that allowed for just and structured governing.

Economic - In spite of the fact that towards the later years of the Ottoman rule, the economy was in a state of ruin after trade routes in the Middle East and Africa were disrupted, at the peak of the empire’s influence, the economy was stabilized by agriculture, and prospered under strong leadership.

Cultural - While religious tolerance was present in the Ottoman Empire, there were significant societal disadvantages imposed on religious minorities, where non Muslims had to convert to Islam to enjoy a better standard of life.