The Islamic Paradigm of Modern Russian Spiritual and Axiological Policy: Between Tradition and Transformation
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2026-19-2-407-422
Abstract
This article explores the role and significance of Islam in shaping modern Russian spiritual and axiological policy. It analyzes the key value, ethical, and worldview principles of Islam, their relevance for building a civil society and strengthening state identity in a multicultural society. The author pays special attention to the forms and prospects of interaction between Islamic religious institutions and government agencies, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of Islamic tradition and modern politics. This research provides insights into the complex interplay between Islamic values and state policies, contributing to a deeper understanding of Russia’s spiritual landscape.
Keywords
Islamic paradigm,
spiritual and axiological policy,
state-religious relations,
Islamic values,
and Islamic ethics
Supporting agencies: We would like to express our gratitude to the Russian Islamic Universities (Russian Islamic University of the Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, Ufa, Russian Islamic Institute, Kazan, and Bolgar Islamic Academy, Bolgar) for their significant contribution to the research presented in this paper. We highly appreciate your willingness to share your unique materials and experience, which has greatly enriched our understanding of current trends and challenges facing Islamic education, science, and culture. Your contribution has allowed us to shed light on the theoretical and methodological aspects of the interaction between traditional Islamic values and modern social and political conditions.
About the Author
O. S. Baturina
Russian Islamic University of the Central Religious Muslim Board of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oksana S. Baturina , Cand. Sci. (Psychology), Docent, specialist in the Department of Islamic Sciences
Ufa
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Baturina O.S. The Islamic Paradigm of Modern Russian Spiritual and Axiological Policy: Between Tradition and Transformation. Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2026;19(2):407-422. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2026-19-2-407-422
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