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Petro-Islam

Petro-Islam is a term used to describe the belief that oil wealth should be used to support Islamic religious practices and organizations. This belief can be used to justify some governments using the money from the sale of the oil to support pro-Islamic causes, such as building mosques and sponsoring religious schools. This provides the public with access to education, health care, and other services that are necessary for a strong faith-based community.