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Islamize

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Is·lam·ize  (sl-mz, z-)
tr.v. Is·lam·ized, Is·lam·iz·ing, Is·lam·iz·es
1. To convert to Islam.
2. To cause to conform to Islamic law or precepts.

Islam·i·zation (-l-m-zshn) n.

Islamize, Islamise [ˈɪzləˌmaɪz]
vb
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) (tr) to convert or subject to the influence of Islam
Islamization , Islamisation n
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Verb1.Islamize - cause to conform to Islamic law; "Islamize the dietary laws"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
2.Islamize - convert to Islam; "The Mughals Islamized much of Northern India in the 16th century"
convert - cause to adopt a new or different faith; "The missionaries converted the Indian population"


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Their first goal was to overthrow their secular "apostate" local rulers and Islamize society from the top down through control of the state.
There have been various moments in the history of Pakistan when attempts to Islamize the country were resisted strongly by both generals and civilian governments.
Movel Wuye continued, 'We were programmed to hate one another, to Islamize or evangelize at all costs.
 
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