AN EXAMINATION OF SUFISM'S RESISTANCE AGAINST THE REGIME IN THE SOVIET PERIOD (1922-1991)

Islam consists of three parts – first, faith; second, practice; and finally, Ihsan or ahlak, that is, ethics morals. Sufism profoundly engages with the third part Islam. In other words, it deals inner human beings. The goal this research is to demonstrate persistence in Central Asia due incredible, though nearly invisible, work Sufi brotherhoods. Therefore, role preserving will be examined by analysing how Sufis resisted communist regime. This utilise historical method first section deal underground mosques sacred sites illustrating case studies Keller analysis Bennigsen. second examine Islamic education mullahs who have undertaken main responsibility keeping alive. final focus on moral qualities Sufism, such as submissiveness subservience, which were helpful resisting