dawah

British

/ ˈdɑːwə /

noun

Islam the practice or policy of conveying the message of Islam to non-Muslims

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Etymology

Origin of dawah

C21: from Arabic

Example Sentences

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Islam emphasizes dawah, instructing Muslims to invite people to Islam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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