23.12.2024 13:10

Japarov: Division among Muslims in Kyrgyzstan

Sadir Japarov says division among Kyrgyzstan's Muslims is dangerous

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has warned that the country's Muslims are increasingly divided into 15-20 religious movements, which could pose a threat. He said that Muslims are now divided into 15-20 movements.

Japarov announced a number of important measures on this issue.

In particular, starting in March 2024, imams and preachers working in mosques will be paid a monthly salary. Initially, the salary was set at 8,000 soms, but by the end of the year it will increase to 20,000 soms.

Imams are responsible for educating the population according to the Hanafi school of thought and for bringing back to the truth those who have joined other schools of thought.

The president said that all imams across the country will work under the authority of the mufti, thus bringing the disparate streams into a unified system.

Sadir Japarov said that these measures are aimed at ensuring religious unity and stability in Kyrgyzstan. "Everyone will obey only the mufti, and scattered movements will be brought into order," he said.

The growth of religious movements can lead to extremism or social conflict. The government aims to strengthen the work of religious workers by supporting them and reducing the influence of different sects.