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A Soviet Sultanate: Islam in Socialist Uzbekistan (1943–1991)

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This book explores the dynamics of Muslim religiosity in Uzbekistan during the Soviet era, focusing on the interactions between secular state authorities and Muslim communities. The author, Paolo Sartori, emphasizes how Islam survived through adaptation, resilience, and reconstruction amidst the pressures of Soviet policies that favored atheism and secularization.
Through an analysis of institutions such as the Spiritual Council of Muslims (SADUM), the book reveals how Soviet authorities regulated and controlled religious practice, while creating limited spaces for Muslim manifestations during the era. On the other hand, Sartori highlights informal religious networks that show that Muslim religiosity remained dynamic and significant, despite its limited conditions.
The book’s approach draws on archival, ethnographic, and secondary literature studies to outline how Soviet Muslims reconstructed their identities as both Muslims and Soviet citizens. By introducing the concept of “Muslimness,” the book shifts attention from Islam as an institution to a focus on the experiences of individuals and communities as religious subjects under challenging conditions.
This work provides important insights into the cultural diversity, continuity of religious practice, and socio-political transformations that shaped Islam in Central Asia during the Soviet era.

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