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  • verb Present participle of Islamize.

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Examples

  • According to Pervez Hoodbhoy, a physics professor at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, the "Islamizing" of Pakistan's schools began in 1976 under the rule of the former dictator, the general Zia ul-Haq.

    Jihad Watch 2009

  • In view of Erdogan's strong commitment to Islam, I would agree with what Cengiz Aktar, specialist on EU affairs at Bahcesehir University, said: that Erdogan and his government are more interested in Islamizing Turkey than democratizing it.

    Turkey and the EU 2008

  • They have been intent on Islamizing the world since Islam had its kick-off in the 800s.

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

  • AKP election for their Islamist credentials will make it harder for them to ignore the popular Islamizing pressures, even if they truly want so.

    The Future of Secularism in Turkey 2007

  • Moreover, Muslim leaders, keen to maintain secular fabric of their nations, are losing grip to rising Islamizing pressures from among Muslim masses and extremist elements.

    The Future of Secularism in Turkey 2007

  • Having asked for help in de-Islamizing their education system -- a matter of crucial concern to America -- they have received little.

    The Arrogant Empire 2007

  • She asked me whether that reveals some hidden religious agenda about Islamizing the Lebanese state.

    Saturday, September 30, 2006 As'ad 2006

  • The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 with the purpose of Islamizing society.

    BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2012

  • He said such a measure had not been invoked by the church since former President Anwar Sadat's program of Islamizing laws during the 1970s.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2011

  • He said such a measure had not been invoked by the church since former President Anwar Sadat's program of Islamizing laws during the 1970s.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2011

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