Azerbaijan - Religion
Covers the history and present status of Islam in the country.
Religion in Kazakstan - Islam in the Past
The role of Islam in the identity, culture and history of Kazakstan.
Religion in Tajikistan
A history of Islam and its role in Tajikistan.
Islam and Communism: Tajikistan in Transition
A paper by Iraj Bashiri; discusses Tajik identity, ethnicity, ideology, and the influence of Islam.
Central Asia After the Mongol Invasion - Islam and Sedentary Life as a Consequence
Academic paper by Dr. Ozkan Izgi discusses the impact of the Mongolian conquest on nomadic life in the region; the spread of Islam, the Turkish language, and sedentarization.
A History of Islam in Central Asia
A three-part article, from its arrival to the present day.
Central Asian History
A timeline of major events relevant to Central Asian history.
Destination Kyrgyzstan
Part of a Peace Corps education pack on Kyrgyzstan, covering Islam.
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