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Islam in Central Asia

The Hujra Phenomenon: How Do Uzbekistan’s Children Learn About Islam?

The Hujra Phenomenon: How Do Uzbekistan’s Children Learn About Islam?

By Niginakhon Saida
The apparently increasing number of hujra, clandestine religious classrooms, in Uzbekistan indicates a growing need for formal religious education that is not attainable for many at present.

It’s Karimov Era 2.0 for Muslims in Uzbekistan

It’s Karimov Era 2.0 for Muslims in Uzbekistan

By Madina Amin
A new wave of arrests in Uzbekistan have centered on religious lectures, songs, and social media posts, calling up memories of the not-so-distant Karimov era.
The Importance of Female Islamic Activism in Kyrgyzstan

The Importance of Female Islamic Activism in Kyrgyzstan

By Aksana Ismailbekova
The international community, in seeking to pursue cooperation in the region, ought to look to Muslim women as a vital set of partners.

Uzbekistan’s Islamic Revival, Online

Uzbekistan’s Islamic Revival, Online

By Niginakhon Saida
The content of state-sanctioned Islam conveyed online does not differ from what is published in books, but the delivery makes a difference.

The Revival of Islam in Turkmenistan

The Revival of Islam in Turkmenistan

By Merdan Amanov
Although Islam has been a part of Turkmen culture for centuries, public practice of Islam was largely suppressed during the Soviet Union and in the early independence era, too.

Uzbek Justice Ministry Sounds Alarm Over Divisive Religious Messaging

Uzbek Justice Ministry Sounds Alarm Over Divisive Religious Messaging

By Umida Hashimova
The Justice Ministry is alarmed about religious figures whose teachings blur the line between religion, their personal moral views, and the law.

Is Syria Still Calling to Would-be Uzbek Militants?

Is Syria Still Calling to Would-be Uzbek Militants?

By Umida Hashimova
With a series of recent arrests, it seems Uzbek authorities believe that Syria remains an attractive destination for prospective fighters.
Understanding Tazabek, a Kazakh Islamic Celebrity

Understanding Tazabek, a Kazakh Islamic Celebrity

By Issatay Minuarov
A newly introduced weekly program on a Kazakh state TV channel has sparked sharp public criticism and a campaign against its host – Mukhamedzhan Tazabek.

Religion, Beards, and Uzbekistan’s Secular Government

Religion, Beards, and Uzbekistan’s Secular Government

By Umida Hashimova
The president of Uzbekistan reacted with new appointment and policy changes following the latest beard-shaving raids.

Kyrgyzstan Attempts to Isolate Local Islam

Kyrgyzstan Attempts to Isolate Local Islam

By Elmurat Ashiraliev
Kyrgyz authorities profess a separation of state and religion while also paradoxically preferring one version of Islam.

Islamic Tourism Has Great Potential in Uzbekistan

Islamic Tourism Has Great Potential in Uzbekistan

By Surayyo Usmanova
As Uzbekistan opens to the world, its many important religious sites can form the base of a tourism boom.
What is Tashkent’s Tolerance for Conservative Islam?

What is Tashkent’s Tolerance for Conservative Islam?

By Umida Hashimova
Uzbekistan defines the tolerance level in free speech and reveals its fear of conservative Islam.

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