“Faith does not require spectators or admirers. It is a personal dialogue between a person and themselves, and with the Creator,” he emphasized.
According to Shykmamatov, in Mecca, differences in origin, views, and social status fade away, leaving only a common aspiration for peace, purification, and the search for meaning. He pointed out that true faith does not divide or condemn; rather, it teaches compassion and helps overcome aggression.
The head of the GNS also highlighted that Islam is not just about performing rituals, but also about understanding one’s place in the world and responsibility towards oneself and others. “Its fundamental essence lies in unification, healing of souls, and opening of hearts,” he added.
Furthermore, Shykmamatov noted that faith should not be about the desire to prove one’s correctness or impress others. “It is primarily a path of inner growth and the pursuit of self-improvement,” he said.
In conclusion, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be in Mecca as a simple believer and wished for everyone to find their path to Allah and inner peace, reminding that we will all stand before God sooner or later, and it is important to live with faith.
Almambet Shykmamatov shared his thoughts on faith during his pilgrimage in Mecca.
It is worth noting that on January 1, it became known that Almambet Shykmamatov and a number of other officials, including the head of the president's office Kanibek Tumanbaev and the head of information policy of the president's administration Daiyrbek Orunbekov, are on a minor pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Following this, a wave of criticism against these officials began on social media.
