Terrorists and fundamentalist are common names used to express Muslims. It is more to Muslim's than that first off the meaning of the word. The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means. The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ. The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship "Allah" and anyone who does so is termed a "Muslim", The word also implies "peace" which is the natural consequence of total submission to the will of Allah(5). Islamic religion has done some amazing things and I will note a few.
             On the Arabian Peninsula, home of the Arabs, was isolated and Arabs were able to develop their civilization without outside influences. It is about 1 million miles square, that is located between the Red sea and the Persian Gulf(4). There are two distinctive regions. The first was a well-watered valley between mountains and, the second is arid plains and desert. Grass grows quickly during the showers of the rainy season. In ancient times the Arabs were Bedouin (nomads that herded sheep, goats, and camels(3). They also lived in tents made of felt from camel or goat hair.) They ate fresh or dried dates and drank milk from their herds. On special occasions they ate mouton. Their tribes were made of related families. They valued family ties because they ensured protection and survival. In the Islamic faith the family is the foundation of the Muslim society. The peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as essential for the spiritual growth of its members(2). The sheikh ruled as long as the tribe allowed him. They had a counsil of elders. There was warfare over waterholes and pastures. Their way of punishment is an eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. To improve warrior skills they had camel and hor...