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The Muslim Blog: Current Conversations on Islam from Russian Muslim Women on YouTube Abdulaev, Sabina; Abdulaev, Narmina
CARAKA : Indonesia Journal of Communication Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Caraka : Indonesia Journal of Communication
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Journal (Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25008/caraka.v5i2.149

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In the Russian Federation, there is a community of 20 million Muslims, making up roughly 13% of the country's population. This demographic presents a diverse minority, characterized by variations in ethnicity, language, and culture. Notably, the case of Russian Muslims stands out due to the significant generational shift observed within the community. Unlike their predecessors, who experienced a disconnect from Islam because of the secularist and communist ideologies prevalent during the Soviet era, the younger generation exhibits a heightened level of religious devotion. This phenomenon underscores the unique dynamic within Russian Muslim society. Central to this discussion are Muslim female YouTubers, who serve as a reliable and easily accessible resource for understanding Islam. Beyond disseminating religious teachings, these content creators utilize the platform to address the challenges confronting Muslims in Russia and the wider Islamic community (ummah). Their presence on YouTube not only facilitates dialogue but also fosters a sense of community among viewers, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives.
Islamic Pacifism: An Ethico-Theological Examination of Peace and Nonviolence in Islam Abdulaev, Sabina
Teosofi: Jurnal Tasawuf dan Pemikiran Islam Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023): June
Publisher : Department of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Philosophy, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/teosofi.2023.13.1.59-79

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Islam calls for the avoidance of violence, if possible, or at least its minimization and use only as the last resort. The purpose of this study is to highlight the roots of pacifism in Islam; the primary sources studied are the main Muslim theological texts—the Qur’an and Sunnah (the Prophetic tradition). After analyzing these two sources, I claim that Islam and ‘devout pacifism’ are compatible. Islam calls Muslims to be faithful, decent, and good human beings, who respect the life and property of others, Muslim and non-Muslim. A model of the devout Muslim pacifist is not different from the universal model, but similar to that found in other civilizations and cultures. According to both sources, Islamic pacifism derives from human obedience to Allah, just as in other monotheistic religions that promote peaceful solutions to internal and external crises, domestic and foreign. This paper offers a new perspective on nonviolence in Islam, ethico-theological justification of war, and applications of jihad and violence as factors in managing political relations among Muslims and between Muslims and non-Muslims.