Media Review 29.10.2025 - As-salamu alaykum
Peace be upon you. In Nizhny Novgorod, the XVIII All-Russian "Readings in the Name of Galimdzhan Barudi" took place on the topic "Islamic Education: Traditions and New Models of Development". The conference was dedicated to the 1500th anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) birthday according to the Muslim calendar, the 110th anniversary of the Nizhny Novgorod Cathedral Mosque, the 20th anniversary of the Nizhny Novgorod Islamic Institute named after Husain Faizkhanov, the 80th anniversary of Victory, the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, and the Day of National Unity. Participants-including theologians, educators, religious scholars, community representatives, and government officials-discussed the development of Islamic education in Russia, historical traditions, modern trends, and new teaching models that meet religious and state standards. The conference featured sections like "Islamic Education in Russia: Dialogue Between Tradition and Modernity," "Education in a Multinational Space: Integration, Dialogue, Unity," and a section for young theologians.
In the capital of the republic, the leader met with the Tatar community at the Pashkov House. The honored guest of the meeting was the Chief Mufti of Russia, Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, who presented the Order for Merit to the head of the republic in recognition of his contributions. The moderator was the authorized representative of the republic in Moscow, Ravil Akhmetshin. The head of the republic spoke about achievements in recent years, including hosting the BRICS summit in Kazan in 2024 and that Kazan has been declared the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2026. Mufti Gaynutdin expressed gratitude for taking care of the spiritual needs of the people and supporting Tatar communities outside the republic.
A friendly meeting took place at the Moscow Mufti's residence between Mufti of Moscow Albir Khazrat Krganov and Dr. Sabir Akbari Jiddi, a representative from the department of European relations at the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran. They discussed bilateral cooperation, interfaith dialogue, joint projects in religious, cultural, and educational spheres, and shared experiences in preserving traditional Islamic values. Krganov talked about the progress on the construction of the Interfaith Spiritual-Educational and Cultural-Educational Center in Moscow.
In Nizhny Novgorod, after major renovations, the Cathedral Mosque "Tauba" reopened. The ceremonial ribbon was cut by the heads of the regional Spiritual Administration and community representatives. The mosque was welcomed with a takbir, verses from the Quran were recited in the prayer hall, and participants received greetings from the Chief Mufti of Russia. They renovated the mosque's walls, roof, engineering networks, and designed a carved minbar and entrance groups in a unified style. All active participants in the reconstruction received letters of gratitude and awards.
The conference "Readings in the Name of Galimdzhan Barudi" also kicked off in Nizhny Novgorod, where the Moscow Islamic Institute presented a series of reports on the theme of Islamic education. The event was organized by spiritual administrations and Islamic institutes with the support of the Foundation for Supporting Islamic Culture, Science, and Education.
In Makhachkala, the V International Conference "The Heritage of Muslim Theologians in Strengthening Moral Values and Civil Identity" will take place on October 29-30. The forum aims to preserve and develop the legacy of scholars, strengthen civil identity and intercultural dialogue, and exchange achievements in theology, Islamic studies, philosophy, history, and pedagogy. Scholars, educators, students, and representatives of religious organizations from Russia and abroad are expected to attend.
Mufti Albir Krganov proposed creating a unified media space for religious organizations in Russia to foster positive, spiritual-moral content and counteract destructive influences on the internet. He made this proposal at a round table discussion on "The Role of Religion in Protecting Youth from Destructive Content."
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Chechnya considered a family dispute between former spouses regarding visitation rights with their children after divorce. The theologians clarified the provisions of Sharia on upbringing and children's rights, emphasizing the inadmissibility of separating children from their mother at an early age.
The Volgograd Muhtasibate sent a large batch of humanitarian aid to soldiers and the families of servicemen: fresh fruits and vegetables, water, canned meat, and food packages for widows and wives of servicemen.
In Nizhny Novgorod, a celebration of Mawlid an-Nabi was held, dedicated to the 1500th anniversary of the Prophet's (peace be upon him) birth, the 80th anniversary of Victory, and the anniversary of the cathedral mosque. The event was organized by the regional spiritual administration with the help of several institutions and public organizations. The program included nasheeds, mawlids, addresses from religious and public figures, and reminders of the contributions of Muslims during the Great Patriotic War.
A round table on preventing radical ideology among youth was held at the Public Chamber, organized by the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia and its partners. They discussed cooperation between authorities and religious organizations in identifying and reducing the impact of destructive content, fostering respect for other cultures and faiths, as well as the results of a sociological survey on the topic.
At the Simferopol Cathedral Mosque, a round table was held on integrating traditional Russian values into the educational process: educators and clergy exchanged practices of spiritual and moral education and discussed innovative methods of introducing youth to cultural values.
In the Altai Republic, a forum gathered representatives of authorities, religious denominations, and public organizations to discuss cooperation and working with youth. The program included a seminar with traditional denominations and an intensive course on preventing destructive threats.
Officials from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims in the Far East participated in the educational project "Heroes of the East," implemented by the Presidential Academy in Khabarovsk. The project discussed regional governance issues and the role of faith in forming identity. Participants were given the book "Russia, Muslims, SVO. Domestic Muslim Military-Spiritual Service in the Context of Mental Wars" as material for spiritual and intellectual growth.
The IV Interregional Conference "Interfaith Dialogue in the Urals" opened in Yekaterinburg. Theologians and religious figures discussed state-religious relations, current challenges, and ways of interaction. Research reports and educational activities for imams and students were presented.
A summit on insurance technologies (Insurtech) with the participation of Turkic-speaking countries began in Baku. The goal is to strengthen cooperation and share experiences in digital solutions in insurance.
A special event on synergizing the approaches of the CIS, CSTO, and SCO on deradicalization took place at the CIS headquarters, gathering experts and representatives of international organizations to exchange practices and develop joint measures to counter radicalization.
Also, a quick note on international news: reports came in about decisions and incidents in the Gaza sector-sources mention military strikes and accusations between the parties involved in the conflict.
Just a bit of background info: Islam appeared in the 7th century and greatly influenced the history, culture, and social life of many peoples; the word "Islam" means submission to the will of Allah, and today there are over a billion adherents of the religion.
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