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The role of the Sayyids was to spread Islam. This was the most important.
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The speaker presents spreading Islam as the Sayyids’ role and calls it the most important responsibility. The statement gives this religious mission priority over any other role or activity, without explaining how it was carried out or what other responsibilities existed.
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