Islam is one of the great monotheistic world religions practiced today. Discover the Islamic culture through the daily life and rituals of Muslims around the world. Viewers will learn about Islam's history -- from its inception in the seventh century, when Muhammad led his fellow Arabs to Islam's way of life, to the rise of the Ottoman Empire between the ninth and 12th centuries and to the present, where customs of dress, dietary laws and holidays still exist. Explore the wealth of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy and other contributions that have made Islam a vital influence in the 20th century.