A World Without Islam

Muslims were essential in the discovery, development, and or creation of the guitar (derived from the Arabic word Qitara), the lute (derived from the Arabic word Al’ud), the violin (a descendant of the Arabic Rebab), and the drums (derived from the Arabic Nakir).  

Next time you listen to your Coldplay, Killers, One Republic, or pretty much any other band/musician, remember that their music would not have been possible had it not been for the Golden Age of Islam.

Apricots, oranges, bananas, lemons, limes, pomegranate, dates, artichoke, and spinach were cultivated by Muslims and introduced to Europe through Islamic Spain. Imagine if you were trying to eat healthy and did not have any of these foods!  No wonder Europe was in its “dark ages!”