Religions of Central Asia and their influence on society in the early Middle Ages. (5th–11th centuries)
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Mutallibjonov Boburmirzo
University of Business and Science 2nd year student
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- Keywords:
- Central Asia, Islam, religious tolerance
- Abstract
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This article systematically studies the impact of various religious movements on society in Central Asia in the 5th–11th centuries. The study aims to shed light on the spread of Islam and the processes of its synthesis with the previous religions of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Manichaeism, and Nestorianism, as well as their role in political, social, and cultural life. Methods Based on historical-source analysis, Arabic and local written sources (in particular, chronicles) and archaeological finds—architectural monuments, inscriptions—were analyzed using a comparative-conceptual approach. The results showed that Islam became the main faith in Central Asia from the 7th century through the Arab conquest, trade, and cultural exchange until the 11th century. Zoroastrian, Buddhist, and Manichaean teachings merged with Islamic traditions, giving rise to new religious, architectural, and literary manifestations. Central cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Merv formed a religious-educational and scientific environment through a network of madrasas. Interfaith tolerance encouraged dialogue and cooperation, contributing to regional stability. The study reveals in detail the processes of religious integration in Central Asia and their political-cultural consequences. This model of religious-mosaic in Central Asia can serve as a source of inspiration for modern interfaith tolerance and scientific cooperation.
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