The phenomenon of religious conversion in Kazakhstan and its influence on personality formation
Zhaxybayeva A. Kaliyev K. Amankul T. Adilbayeva S. Zatov K.
2024Africa Journals
Pharos Journal of Theology
2024#105Issue 31 - 11 pp.
This study investigates the phenomenon of religious conversion among non-Muslim nationalities in Kazakhstan following the collapse of the Soviet government and the resurgence of interest in Islam. Through sociologically in-depth interviews, the research reveals that low religious awareness, marriage to a Muslim, social influence, and the presence of a local Muslim community are pivotal factors driving this conversion process. Moreover, the study highlights the broader societal context, including post-Soviet spiritual quests and the quest for meaning, as contributing to the growing interest in religion. As a result of religious conversion, individuals from various backgrounds experience a profound transformation of their personal identity, transitioning from a Christian to a Muslim identity. This transformation fosters closer relations with the Muslim majority in Kazakhstan, promoting social cohesion and unity in a society where Islam has a significant presence.
becoming Muslim , Identity , Islam , Religiosity , Social Environment
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Nur-Mubarak University, Kazakhstan
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Nur-Mubarak University
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
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