Islamic education in the Ingush society. Past and present
Abstract
The article offers an overview of the history of Islamic education in the Ingush society from the adoption of Islam (mid. 19th cent.) up to today. In the article is shown the role and importance of this important component of the people’s spiritual culture. During the field research in Ingushetia in 2014–2018, the author did manage to collect extensive data, which enabled her to outline the history of the formation of Islamic education in Ingushetia. The collected field material is subdivided into two blocks. The first is an outline of the history of the formation and also a structure of the traditional education system. It also provides an overview of the individual learning process. A student was instructed by the famous teachers (alims). This kind of education took place not only in Ingushetia, but also in the whole Caucasus. The second block deals with the processes of re-Islamization of society. This gave a powerful impetus to the revival of the Islamic education system that existed here at the beginning of the 20th century, and the introduction of new forms of Islamic education. The latter run in harness with the introduction in the school curriculum (grades 4 to 11) of the subjects, such as the “Fundaments of Religion” and “The Basics of Islamic Culture”. In introducing these subjects a crucial role played the the Spiritual Council of the Muslims of Ingushetia, who initiated the whole process. The schools in the Republic of Ingushetia continue to teach these subjects; at the same time many teaching aids (manuals, readers) to facilitate the process are currently being written. In addition to the subjects learned at schools, students of religious schools (madrasas) also receive elementary Islamic education, and those who wish can receive a higher education in Islam and Islam related subjects both in the Russian Federation and abroad. Thanks to well-organized work in secondary schools, madrasas and Islamic institutions, it was possible to raise the level of Islamic education and reduce the radicalization of society.
About the Author
M. S.-G. Albogachieva
Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Cabinet of curiosities) of RAS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Makka S.-G. Albogachiyeva, Ph. D (Hist.), Acting Head of Department of the Caucasus of Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Cabinet of curiosities) of RAS, St Petersburg
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Albogachieva M.S. Islamic education in the Ingush society. Past and present. Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2019;12(1):186-207. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2019-12-1-186-207
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