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noun
Islamic proselytism, particularly through preaching
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
missionary work for Islam
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: da'wah
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mission, missionary work
History
From Arabic دَعْوَة (daʕwa, “call to action; invitation”).
