We do have the muslims to thank for many of the advancements in nautical navigation that allowed Europeans to eventually dominate the seas.
i would imagine that the muslim faith - like many others - has been something that has become twisted and perverted over the course of one or two thousand years.
if you transplanted a muslim from 1150AD into the home of a muslim in 2011AD i doubt he would recognize the religion we see today.
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