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THE CONTRIBUTION OF SHAMSUDDIN BABAKHANOV TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IDEAS OF SOCIAL UNITY, INTERETHNIC HARMONY, AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE ON THE EVE OF UZBEKISTAN'S INDEPENDENCE

Soliha UmarovaInternational Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan Master's student of the Islamic Studies Faculty

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Abstract

This article examines the contribution of Mufti, diplomat, orientalist, and Islamic scholar Shamsuddin Babakhanov during the critical socio-political period when the former Soviet system was collapsing and Uzbekistan was approaching independence. The study highlights his significant role in promoting national ideals such as social unity, interethnic harmony, and religious tolerance. In addition, the article analyzes Babakhanov’s diplomatic activities, through which he contributed to the international recognition of independent Uzbekistan on the global stage.

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Soviet and Russian History Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies Central Asia Education and Culture

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18420162

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