Islam views a lot of activities favorably and trade - if it is fair - can do a lot of good for the individual and society as a whole is one of them.
The Arab culture where Islam was born was primarily a trading culture, as a result, there was never a reason to oppose it.
Hakluyt held a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the Americas, viewing it as a land of opportunity for exploration, trade, and colonization by the English. He believed in the potential for economic growth and geopolitical advantage through engagement with the New World.
Ruth Frow has written: 'The history of British trade unionism' 'The half-time system of education and the attitude of the Labour Movement towards it'
Muslims could trade so easily because they were in the middle of all the trade routes and they were located where the trade routes intersect from their neighboring countries.
Muslims traveled with no weapon being carried when entering city or town to trade. (happy Muslims =])
positive balance of trade.
Muslims Traders
To trade with the Muslims.
Muslims and Italians controlled the flow of trade.
Muslims and Italians controlled the flow of trade.
A positive balance of trade, exports exceed imports
Historically, Muslims bridged the trade routes between Europe and Asia, especially in moving spices from India and Indonesia to the Mediterranean Coast.
The Spartan iew was that of very self sufficient and the Diarchy of kings were often ill disposed towards foriegners it was the perioci the 2nd class of Spartan Society being the conquered Laconians and traded in Greece and the medditerrainean.