THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SPIRITUAL ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIMS OF CENTRAL ASIA AND KAZAKHSTAN IN THE FIELD OF PERSONNEL TRAINING AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (1940–1980S)

Authors

  • Arslonbekov Nursulton Azizbek o‘g‘li Independent Researcher, Specialty 07.00.01 – History of Uzbekistan
  • Yusupov Rasuljon Malikovich Scientific Supervisor: PhD in History, Associate Professor

Keywords:

SADUM, Islam in the USSR, religious education, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, international relations, Soviet policy

Abstract

During the Soviet period, especially from the 1940s to the 1980s, the religious life of Muslims in Central Asia and Kazakhstan was subject to strict state control. However, despite ideological restrictions, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Central Asia and Kazakhstan (SADUM), established in 1943, played a crucial role in maintaining Islamic education, preparing religious personnel, and establishing limited but significant international contacts. This paper analyzes the historical context, institutional structure, and strategic activities of SADUM in developing theological education and diplomacy within the boundaries of Soviet religious policy. The study reveals how the organization balanced between religious preservation and political conformity, and how its efforts contributed to the continuity of Islamic scholarship in the region.

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Published

2025-11-12

How to Cite

Arslonbekov Nursulton Azizbek o‘g‘li, & Yusupov Rasuljon Malikovich. (2025). THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SPIRITUAL ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIMS OF CENTRAL ASIA AND KAZAKHSTAN IN THE FIELD OF PERSONNEL TRAINING AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (1940–1980S). Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(11), 194–199. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2354

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Vol. 15 No. 11 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 11

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