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The belief that the Islamic doctrine is responsible for growth in the Muslim population seems to dominate the public imagination. But the notion is wrong.

Author is associate professor at Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

Hilal Ahmed

Author is associate professor at Centre for the Study of Developing Societies

By Hilal Ahmed