I am expressing my views as a Layman... ie. Looking at the context of Indian subcontinent only. Four Stages of Islam in the sub continent of India,Pakistan,Bangladesh and now Nepal. First Stage :INFILTRATION
First migration wave to target non-Muslim society. Appeal for humanitarian tolerance from the target non-Muslim society. Characterized by professed tolerance of others and their beliefs. Attempts to portray Islam as a peaceful religion and Muslims as victims of misunderstanding and racism. Images of women and children used to portray Muslims. Establishment of mosques as power bases (today globally funded by Gulf countries oil revenue). (Mosques are safe havens for Jihadi recruitment and subversive projects). Muslim leaders promote large push for increased Muslim births in target non-Muslim society to increase native Muslim population. Misrepresentation of their intentions or aims as a cover up for clandestine operations.