Islam is no better than any other religion - worse in some cases (due to the arab tribal stuff that is associated with it, like hijjab or the women/gay oppression). The only thing IMO we should be grateful for Islam for is their push to translate old greek maths stuff and possibly their art.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. - J.R.R Tolkien