Muazzam is joined by avid traveller, Salahuddin Mazhary. Salahuddin tells us about the history of Islam in the Caucasus, with a focus on Chechnya and Dagestan. He talks about the Sufi tariqas in the region and the role dhikr played in resisting the Russians. He also tells us about notable figures such as Imam Shamil and Kunta-haji and their legacies.
What We Talk About In This Episode
- The Caucasus region: where is it?
- The origins of Islam in the Caucasus region
- Naqshabandi movement under Shaykh Mansur
- Tribal code, chivalry and ‘adab’
- Resisting Russia
- Imam Shamil: his heroism and legacy
- Baysangur of Benoa
- Chechen dhikr: historical origins and purpose
- Kunta-haji (pictured)
- Tariqahs in the region
- Reputation of Chechens as fearless
- Salahuddin’s trip to the region: his experience, expectations, and cultural do’s/don’t.
Chechen dhikr gathering
Things / People Mentioned in this Episode
- Shaykh Mansur (pictured)
- Emir Abdelkader al-Jazairi
- Kunta-haji
- ‘Sochi Is Haunted by the Ghosts of a Forgotten Genocide‘ by Oliver Bullough
Salahuddin Mazhary is a producer at a global broadcaster, his dearest passion. So far he has travelled to almost 60 countries. He is also very keen to visit North Korea one day. Connect with him on Instagram.
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