I think much and pray daily. Searching for biblical truth is not a hobby but the least that I can do. God is good and he provides so many answers. 

Why so much trouble in Islamic cultures?

 It all began with Ishmael. Genesis 16:11-12, the Angel of the Lord reveals the future of Hagar's unborn baby to her: "The angel of the LORD also said to her: 'You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael [which means 'God hears'], for the LORD has heard of your misery. He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers."