Cultural Values in the Message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

A researcher who reflects on the history of civilizations will note that generally they originated by the banks of rivers and sea coasts. None of them originated except in the vicinity of sources of water, except for the Islamic Civilization, for it originated in Makkah which is not near any rivers, oceans or sources of vegetation. Indeed Makkah is not located by a source of water; rather it is a place of Divine revelation. This revelation is of the same importance as the soul is to the living beings.