Hanks, Reuel. "Civil Society and Identity in Uzbekistan: The Emergent Role of Islam." In Civil society in Central Asia, edited by M. Holt Ruffin and Daniel Waugh, 158-179. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1999.
After defining civil society, the second section provides a basic overview of historical and contemporary Islam in Central Asia. He argues that Islam is plural within Central Asia (e.g. Sufism and sacred places) and, due to the Soviet legacy, is different in Central Asia than in other parts of the world. In the third section, he uses survey data (including his own small sample of students in Uzbekistan) to review the religiosity of Muslims in Central Asia. Based on the surveys, he argues on page 166, that "Islam is seen now by many, if not most, traditionally Muslim groups as the moral foundation of Uzbek society." The fourth discusses the mahalla and its relationship with Islam. The final section argues that Islam would be an important factor in any civil society in Uzbekistan.
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Bearman, P., Th. Bianquis, C.E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel, and W.P. Heinrichs, eds. Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition. Brill Online, 2010.
The Encyclopaedia of Islam is an excellent source of information on Islamic regions in general, especially if you have online access. As for Central Asia, it includes entries for its countries, cities, people, historical figures, literary works, movements, and even kumis (fermented mares milk). From these entries, and others, basic information about the history, repression, and pracitce of Islam in historical and present day Central Asia can be found. Descriptors: 2010s, B, bibliographic, D, encyclopedia, H, post-Soviet, pre-Tsarist, Soviet, Tsarist.
The Encyclopaedia of Islam is an excellent source of information on Islamic regions in general, especially if you have online access. As for Central Asia, it includes entries for its countries, cities, people, historical figures, literary works, movements, and even kumis (fermented mares milk). From these entries, and others, basic information about the history, repression, and pracitce of Islam in historical and present day Central Asia can be found. Descriptors: 2010s, B, bibliographic, D, encyclopedia, H, post-Soviet, pre-Tsarist, Soviet, Tsarist.
Hanks, Reuel. "Religion." In Uzbekistan, 68-84. World Bibliographical Series, v. 218. Oxford, England: Clio Press, 1999, http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=41557.
In 17 pages, Hanks reviews 51 English language works on religion (mainly Islam) in Uzbekistan. In addition to this chapter on religion, works discussing Islam in Uzbekistan can be found in other chapters including those entitled Anthropology and Cultural Studies; and Women and Gender Issues. In his introduction, he notes that the bibliography is not intended to be comprehensive. Most of the works were published in the 1980s and 1990s and the oldest was published in 1959. The electronic version of this book is a nice feature. Descriptors: 1990s, bibliography, chapter, e-book, H, Uzbekistan, website
In 17 pages, Hanks reviews 51 English language works on religion (mainly Islam) in Uzbekistan. In addition to this chapter on religion, works discussing Islam in Uzbekistan can be found in other chapters including those entitled Anthropology and Cultural Studies; and Women and Gender Issues. In his introduction, he notes that the bibliography is not intended to be comprehensive. Most of the works were published in the 1980s and 1990s and the oldest was published in 1959. The electronic version of this book is a nice feature. Descriptors: 1990s, bibliography, chapter, e-book, H, Uzbekistan, website
Hajib, Yusuf Khass. Wisdom of Royal Glory (Kutadgu Bilig): A Turko-Islamic Mirror for Princes. Publications of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Vol. 16., edited by Richard L. Chambers. Translated by Robert Dankoff. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1983.
The Karakhanid Turks embraced Islam in 961. About one hundred years later, Yusuf Hass Hajib wrote the Qutadgu Bilig in Karakhanid or Middle Turkic and presented it to the Karakhanid Khan. There are four major characters in this work: 1) Rising Sun (the king who represents justice), 2) Full Moon (the Vizier who represents fortune), 3) Highly Praised (a sage who represents intellect/wisdom, and 4) Wide Awake (a ascetic who represents man’s last end). The work is Islamic and gives advice to future generations.
The Karakhanid Turks embraced Islam in 961. About one hundred years later, Yusuf Hass Hajib wrote the Qutadgu Bilig in Karakhanid or Middle Turkic and presented it to the Karakhanid Khan. There are four major characters in this work: 1) Rising Sun (the king who represents justice), 2) Full Moon (the Vizier who represents fortune), 3) Highly Praised (a sage who represents intellect/wisdom, and 4) Wide Awake (a ascetic who represents man’s last end). The work is Islamic and gives advice to future generations.
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