The traditional view of Arabs as nomads, which started with Muhammad's emigration in 622, makes up a little less than five percent of the total world population today. Urbanization and industrialization due to heavy Western influence have changed the demographical concentration of the Arab people. Almost half live in cities, where both men and women have more educational, as well as employment opportunities. The new society of Arabs still holds close to traditional values and morals. Loyalty to the family has always, and continues to be the top priority of the Arab.
Religion is also a main focus in how they live their lives.
Islamic religion was first developed in the 7th century AD, and was centered mainly to the Arab desert nomads, but Arabs of today are only one fifth of the total Muslim population around the world. Now Muslims are in the greatest numbers in about 35 countries spreading from the Pacific to the Atlantic and from Africa to Asia. Muslims follow the holy book called the Qur'an. They hold the Qur'an high, and it is followed in all areas of life, from religious to governmental and social issues. The Arab people speak Arabic, which is the religious language of the Qur'an.