It also exists in history, in scientific discoveries, literature, great leaders and greater ideas. This can take hundreds of years and the observable manifestations of culture are significant. The area must have Islamic schools, mosques, architecture and an active Muslim community. The community may be Turkish, Moroccan, Saudi or Somali, but it must manifest its faith and culture in the community to such a degree that it shows authentic and lasting signs of Islamic civilization. Islam is a global religion, with followers all over the world. However, Islamic civilization exists roughly from Morocco through North Africa to the Middle East and on to Oman. Values, customs and religion may exist anywhere in the world, but civilization