Islam, secularism and national concertation: Uzbekistan at a halfway point
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2446-5240.malala.2023.213567Keywords:
Uzbekistan, Islam, Secularism, national constructionAbstract
To an inattentive gaze, Central Asia might seem peripheral to the trajectory of Islam in the Middle East. But this vast region, and especially Uzbekistan, hold an important position in Muslim history. Since the beginning of the Islamization process, the relations between Islamic religion and local governments have evolved in a distinct manner. This article provides a historical and comparative perspective on the influence of Islam and Muslim culture in shaping modern Uzbekistan, analyzing how it was perceived and managed during national consolidation. From an impressive intellectual environment to the flourishing secular state, Uzbekistan today seeks to balance its heritage by reshaping elements of the present to solidify its identity and find its place in the sun.
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