The Culture of the Muslim World

During the past week we've looked at the history of Islam and the emergence of the Muslim World.  We've had the chance to consider a number of aspects of this religion and culture.  Which feature of Muslim culture during this era did you find most intriguing?  Why?  Compare it to a similar set of ideas, concepts and cultural practices in the earlier Roman Empire and Greek World.  Please respond to this prompt in AT LEAST TEN SENTENCES of thoughtful reflection and cite the textbook or your notes on it at least twice. 

Pictures of Islam

We've started to investigate Muhammad, the origins of Islam, and the Rise of the the Muslim World.  In all honesty so we can have an authentic dialogue about it, what has been your understanding and what have been your views of Islam and Muslims in your life up until now before studying this history?