OK. Perhaps you are right.
Now tell us that Saudi Arabia aka the center of Islamism has had a "how many inventions" in the last 1000 years.
Now don't run to India's Mogul empire for you example. Because the mogals enjoyed all kinds of music, arts, dances, wines, etc.
Stick to the Arab land please. As these bad-lands are the source of Islamism.
Thank you.
In my humble opinion.
1- KSA should not be looked upon as the center for islam by any means today.
Its population hardly deserves any meaning other than it has few religious sites.
2- KSA has reasons for being as it is. The explanation will be too long for this discussion but you can get the hints. Just one thing. Monarchy combined with lack of initiative based on need. Being naturally wealthy they are able to buy amenities of life.
Just remember, *necessity is the mother of invention.
*
Many innovations are based on need. *Certainly some laziness or lack of initiative also plays a role in it. *
Moreover, innovations is not the only measure of success.
Being able to monopolize innovations is another factor.
3- In those days of Islamic great era, KSA was not the center anyway.
4- Being islamic has nothing to do with any lack of or ability to appreciate art or have creative minds. It has a different taste and flavor in itself also.
This is the last point that I wanted to emphasize in my earlier post.