Sufism in XVI–XVII Centuries Central Asia: Doctrinal Foundations and Pedagogical Interpretation

Key Points

• The study aims to understand Sufism's role in moral and pedagogical formation in XVI–XVII century Central Asia.
• Analyzed historical texts and traditions of Sufism
• Explored non-formal educational aspects of Sufi practices
• Compared theological and pedagogical dimensions of Sufi teachings
• Found that Sufism played a significant role in moral education
• Revealed that pedagogical approaches in Sufism differed from formal education
• Indicated a strong historical grounding of Sufi traditions in Central Asian culture