International Conference in Astana Explores Khoja Ahmed Yasawi's Spiritual Legacy and Islam's Role in the Turkic World

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International Conference in Astana Explores Khoja Ahmed Yasawi's Spiritual Legacy and Islam's Role in the Turkic World

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In Astana, Kazakhstan, an international scientific and theoretical conference of the Council of Muftis of Turkic States was held on the theme "Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and His Spiritual Heritage."

Running from October 2 to October 4, the event brought together muftis, religious scholars, and public figures from Muslim communities across Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Caucasus. Among the participants was Niyazali Aripov, Associate Professor of Theology at Osh State University, who presented a paper titled "Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and His Sufi Path."

"The discussions primarily focused on the role of Islam in the Turkic world. I believe this conference represents a significant step forward for the future of Islam," Aripov noted.

As a result of the conference, attendees called for creating a "roadmap" to study the shared written heritage of Turkic peoples. They proposed the establishment of a digital library—an essential initiative for the current generation.

In the speech during the conference, it was stated: "Hoca Ahmed Yesevi is a leading figure in the Sufi tradition of Kazakhstan and Central Asia and holds a unique place in the spiritual history of the Turkish people. We fully support the initiatives of religious leadership among Muslims in Kazakhstan and encourage all religious leaders to promote and actively practice the doctrine of Ihsan."

  

 

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