THE TRENDS OF THOUGHT AMONG THE TATARS AND BASHKIRS: RELIGIOUS REFORMISM AND SECULAR JADIDISM VS. QADIMISM (1883-1910)
THE TRENDS OF THOUGHT AMONG THE TATARS AND BASHKIRS: RELIGIOUS REFORMISM AND SECULAR JADIDISM VS. QADIMISM (1883-1910)

Summary/Abstract: This document examines the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, comparing the three major trends of Islamic thought among the Tatars and Bashkirs. Usually, the focus is entirely on the Jadidists and their program of reform. However, what has been neglected is the character of opposition from the traditionalist ulema, who were known as Qadimists. Therefore, this survey first characterizes the divergent lines within the Jadidists (that is, revivalist and secular approaches). It argues that the Jadidists displayed divergent views regarding the nature and degree of change to revitalize their society. In order to get a more balanced understanding of their conflict, the research goes on to seek the voice of the traditionalist Tatars.

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