The Influence of Islam Flashcards
The majority of Soviet population were Royal Orthodox Church, but ____________ contained a sizeable Muslim community
Central Asian regions
Why was it harder for the Bolsheviks to deal with Islam?
(That led to them initially making little attempt to reduce the influence of
Mullahs
Sharia law courts
Schools)
- more ENGRAINED into a distinct way of life
- integrated within its community
- feared that Islam’s links to national minorities within USSR might threaten SOCIAL COHESION of state
What is Sharia law?
The body of law used by Muslims to regulate public and private life— based on the principles of Islam
Islamic clerics, mosque leaders
Mullahs
When did the government feel strong enough to attack the institutions of Islam?
Mid 1920s
ISLAM
What policy made the upkeep of mosques more difficult?
Religious endowments of land prohibited
ISLAM
All/most/many/some/few mosques were closed down?
Most
ISLAM
what happened to sharia law courts?
Phased out
ISLAM
what happened to mullahs?
Removed as part of collectivisation
Often forced to admit publicly to being
“deceivers of the people”
ISLAM
When was the campaign against the veiling of women launched?
What happened then?
International Women’s day 1927
Huge gatherings of women 1) cast off veils 2) threw into bonfires
ISLAM
What happened to Ramadan fasting?
Condemned- interferes with work discipline
ISLAM
Polygamy?
Prohibited— Subjection of women.
1928-29
What happened as a result of the restrictions put on Islam?
Series of violent revolts — only crushes through armed forces
(Chechens of Southern Russia particularly active)
When were the revolts (due to persecution of Islam) in which the Chechens of Southern Russia were particularly active?
1928-29
What did Muslims do as a result of religious policy?
Many attempted to observe state obedience in public but retained Islamic customs in private
Joined underground brotherhoods (tariqat) to fight for rights
