What are the reasons that the Arabs and Muslims view back on the era of Baghdad with pride? What are some events that were harder for them to take pride in?

The Golden Age of Islam from the 7^th to the 12^th century is regarded by most historians as a time of peace, and stability with advancements made in science, mathematics, medicine, literature, etc. The period saw the city of Baghdad under the Abbasid caliphate at the forefront of development, as it flourished with a constant stream of scholars, learned men, and traders.