СОЦИОКУЛЬТУРНОЕ НАСЛЕДИЕ САИДНОСИРА МИРДЖАЛИЛОВА В ДЖАДИДИСТСКОМ ДВИЖЕНИИ

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This paper examines the socio-cultural contributions of Saidnosir Mirjalilov, one of the prominent figures of the Jadidist movement in early 20th-century Turkestan. As a reformer and intellectual, Mirjalilov played a critical role in promoting modern education, national identity, and cultural revival among the Muslim communities of Central Asia. He founded one of the first new-method (usul-i jadid) schools in Turkestan, advocating for progressive curriculum reforms and the integration of science, secular subjects, and mother- tongue instruction into traditional Islamic learning. Beyond his educational efforts, Mirjalilov was active in shaping public discourse through print media and was involved in broader initiatives for cultural and spiritual renewal. This study contextualizes Mirjalilov’s efforts within the wider Jadidist framework and explores how his work contributed to the emergence of modern Uzbek identity and intellectual consciousness. His legacy continues to influence contemporary understandings of enlightenment, resistance, and cultural identity in post-Soviet Central Asia. Keywords: Saidnosir Mirjalilov, Jadidism, Central Asia, Turkestan, Cultural reform, Educational modernization, Usul-i Jadid schools, Muslim intellectuals, National identity, Socio- political activism, Islamic modernism, Enlightenment in Turkestan, Uzbek history, Colonial resistance, Soviet repression. СОЦИОКУЛЬТУРНОЕ НАСЛЕДИЕ САИДНОСИРА МИРДЖАЛИЛОВА В ДЖАДИДИСТСКОМ ДВИЖЕНИИ Аннотация. В данной статье рассматривается социокультурный вклад Саидносира Мирджалилова, одного из видных деятелей джадидистского движения в Туркестане начала XX века. Будучи реформатором и интеллектуалом, Мирджалилов сыграл решающую роль в развитии современного образования, национальной идентичности и культурного возрождения мусульманских общин Центральной Азии. Он основал одну из первых новометодных школ (усул-и джадид) в Туркестане, выступая за прогрессивные реформы учебных программ и интеграцию науки, светских предметов и обучения на родном языке в традиционное исламское образование. Помимо своей образовательной деятельности, Мирджалилов активно формировал общественный дискурс через печатные СМИ и участвовал в более широких инициативах по культурному и духовному возрождению. Данное исследование рассматривает деятельность Мирджалилова в контексте более широкого круга джадидистских идей и исследует, как его работа способствовала формированию современной узбекской идентичности и интеллектуального сознания. Его наследие продолжает влиять на современное понимание просвещения, сопротивления и культурной идентичности в постсоветской Центральной Азии. Ключевые слова: Саидносир Мирджалилов, джадидизм, Центральная Азия, Туркестан, культурная реформа, модернизация образования, школы усул-и джадид, мусульманская интеллигенция, национальная идентичность, общественно-политический активизм, исламский модернизм, Просвещение в Туркестане, история Узбекистана, колониальное сопротивление, советские репрессии. 56 ResearchBib IF - 11.01, ISSN: 3030-3753, Volume 2 Issue 11 Introduction. The early 20th century in Central Asia was marked by dramatic transformations in response to colonial pressures, political fragmentation, and the intellectual awakening of Muslim societies. One of the most significant reformist movements to emerge during this period was Jadidism — a cultural and educational revival led by Muslim modernists who sought to reconcile Islamic traditions with contemporary social, scientific, and political developments. The Jadidist movement in Turkestan, in particular, became a catalyst for national awakening, modern education, and socio-political activism. Among the notable figures of this movement was Saidnosir Mirjalilov, an influential intellectual, entrepreneur, and educational reformer. Though not as widely recognized in mainstream historiography, Mirjalilov played a key role in shaping the cultural and intellectual direction of the Jadidist movement in Turkestan. He established new-method schools (usul-i jadid) that introduced secular subjects and critical thinking into traditional Islamic education. His work extended beyond education: he was active in cultural publishing, civic organization, and early political autonomy efforts, including the short-lived Turkestan Autonomy in 1917. This paper explores Mirjalilov’s enduring socio-cultural legacy by situating his life and work within the broader framework of Jadidism. By examining his contributions to educational reform, cultural identity, and the intellectual awakening of Turkestan's Muslims, the study reveals the impact of his ideas on the region’s modern development and his symbolic role in the resistance against colonial domination and ideological repression. Literature Review. The study of Jadidism in Central Asia has grown significantly over the past three decades, as historians and scholars seek to reassess Muslim modernist movements in the context of Russian colonialism, Soviet repression, and post-S