THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION SYSTEM OF BUKHARA IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY: A HISTORIOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE WORK OF ZHUMANAZAR ABDUSATTOR

Abstract

This article examines the system of Islamic education in 19th-century Bukhara based on a historiographic analysis of the work of Jumanazar Abdusattor. Particular attention is paid to the structure and functioning of traditional educational institutions—maktabs and madrassas—and their role in shaping the religious and social identity of society. The author's approaches to interpreting the educational process, its content, and organizational features are analyzed. The paper identifies key characteristics of the Bukhara educational system, including the predominance of religious disciplines, the influence of ulema and ishans, and the relationship between education and the sociopolitical structure of the khanate. A critical analysis of Jumanazar Abdusattor's concepts is provided, comparing his conclusions with other studies on the history of Islamic education in Central Asia. The scientific novelty of the article lies in its comprehensive examination of Jumanazar Abdusattor's work within the context of modern historical scholarship, as well as in identifying the features and limitations of his approach. A conclusion is drawn regarding the significant role of the traditional educational system of Bukhara in preserving Islamic values ​​and intellectual traditions in the region.