The article is devoted to the role of Sufism in the spiritual life of Dagestan, based on the legacy of Sheikh Sayf-Allah-Qadi Bashlarov. The author considers the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of the tariqas associated with the sheikh, and emphasizes the importance of his spiritual school in shaping the Islamic identity of the region. Special attention is paid to the influence of his disciples on the formation of Islamic education in Dagestan and the preservation of spiritual continuity amid the political and social upheavals of the 20 th century. The article also highlights the development of the Shadhili tariqa and its features as a spiritual school. Additionally, it explores the relevance of Bashlarov’s legacy for contemporary religious leadership and how his teachings contribute to maintaining the balance between Islamic tradition and the needs of modern Muslim society.
D. R. Tumalaev (Mon,) studied this question.