Religion

Pre-Islamic Beliefs of the Kyrgyz

Research on the issues of pre-Islamic beliefs among the Kyrgyz has always been of great interest and at the same time accompanied by difficulties for specialists. According to S.M. Abramzon, the study of the "complex of religious representations among the Kyrgyz, which is commonly referred to as 'pre-Islamic beliefs,' is characterized by particular complexity and multi-stage nature, conditioned by the peculiar and equally complex ethnic history of the Kyrgyz people." It

07.10.2015, 00:22

Religion

Muslim Organizations at the End of 2005

The Islamic religion is represented in the republic by two schools (madhhabs) of Sunni tradition — followers of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Shafi'i, united in one religious organization — the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK).

07.04.2014, 20:43

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Christian Organizations

Christianity in the republic is represented by three major branches: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Protestantism, which in turn is divided into 13 directions.

07.04.2014, 20:06

Religion

Religion in Modern Kyrgyzstan

Unlike the settled peoples of Central Asia, the Kyrgyz were the last to adopt Islam. It is important to note that the level of religiosity among the Kyrgyz in the north and south of the country varies significantly, which is predetermined by the historical development of the region. A characteristic feature of the religiosity of the Kyrgyz in the north is the close intertwining of Islam with pre-Islamic pagan beliefs, accepting only the external form of Islam—rituals, traditions, and holidays.

07.04.2014, 17:35

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The Religion of the Kyrgyz in the VI—XVIII Centuries

Alongside Islam, the life of the Kyrgyz was widely influenced by customs and traditions of pre-Islamic religious beliefs. Primarily, these were reflections of the natural and social forces dominating the people's consciousness. The custom of worshiping various animals—totemism—was one of the earliest forms of religious consciousness. For instance, one of the clans of the northern Kyrgyz is called "bugu" (deer). Its members still preserve legends and traditions associated with

12.03.2014, 19:05

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The Religion of the Kyrgyz in Ancient Times

The foundation of marital and family relationships among the nomadic population of ancient Kyrgyzstan was patriarchal-clan customs. The main figure of the clan and family was the man — the husband, the father of the family. Polygamy was common. The traditions of levirate marriage, characteristic of patriarchal-clan ties, were also preserved.

10.03.2014, 21:32

Religion

Heroines of Early Islam

Aisha

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Religion

Polygamy

One of the major surahs of the Quran (the 4th surah, consisting of 175 verses) is called "Nisa," which translates from Arabic as "Women." This surah addresses issues related to women - mothers, sisters, and daughters, and thus also concerns family matters.

07.03.2014, 22:27

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Polygamy in Islam

In the 1870s, a new movement emerged in Muslim countries, called “Muslim Reformation.”

07.03.2014, 22:12

Religion

Gender Aspects in Muslim Religious Norms and Customary Law

Since ancient times, there has been a stable concept in philosophy: the level of morality and ethics prevailing in a state is determined by its attitude towards women.

07.03.2014, 20:44

Religion

The Right of Inheritance under Sharia Law

Let us consider women's rights in the area of inheritance, where Islam clearly establishes inequality between women and men. Under Sharia, the right of inheritance is closely linked to marital and family legal norms. It is complicated by polygamy, temporary divorce, purifying marriage, and marrying a widow. The foundations of inheritance law date back to the pre-Islamic period, from which Muhammad, in particular, preserved the provisions of inheritance rights for males and through the

07.03.2014, 18:41

Religion

Marriage Conclusion and Dissolution under Sharia Law

The inequality of the personal status of men and women was vividly manifested in the conclusion and dissolution of marriage according to Sharia. The marriage of a man and a woman, accompanied by the birth of children, was a religious obligation, while celibacy was considered a regrettable state. In Muslim society, there were practically no "old maids," which was due to the order of concluding and dissolving marriages. Adultery was considered a sin (zina). Barriers to marriage for

07.03.2014, 18:34

Religion

Reflection of Women's Rights in Islamic Law

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07.03.2014, 18:22

Religion

Norms of Adat and Sharia

Sharia originated in Arabia as a more developed system of feudal law and evolved as a confessional law, organically linked to the theology of Islam, infused with its religious-mystical concepts. Islam views legal provisions as a part of the unified divine law and order that governs the world. Sharia includes the normative part (fiqh), including legal norms that define the relationship of Muslims with Allah (ibadat). The importance of qualities such as patience, humility, and fulfillment is

05.03.2014, 22:05

Religion

The Spread of Islam

Islam (from Arabic letters - "submission," "surrendering oneself to the will of God") emerged in the 7th century AD in Hijaz in Western Arabia as a new religion in opposition to the polytheism of the Arabs of that time. The founder of Islam was Muhammad - the leader of one of the tribal communities (ummah), who first presented the ideas of Islam in Mecca in 610 (died in 632) as a reaction to the acute crisis of Arab society caused by the disintegration of tribal relations

05.03.2014, 21:47

Religion

Religion in Kyrgyzstan

Pilgrimage is the oldest form of travel, known for over a millennium. Up to 80% of tourist attractions are religious sites; for example, in Paris, religious sites make up 44%. The motivations for pilgrimage travel stem from a spiritual desire to visit religious centers and holy places. This motivation arises either from religious prescriptions, such as the requirement for every Muslim to perform Hajj to Mecca, or from an individual's religious aspirations and beliefs.

04.02.2014, 11:32