LEGAL DISCOURSE OF DAGESTANI THEOLOGIANS OF THE 17TH-19TH CENTURIES (BASED ON THE MANUSCRIPT FROM THE BAGUZHALAV AL-MACHADI’S COLLECTION)

The paper presents an analysis of a unique manuscript identified in the book collection prominent Dagestani theologian Baguzhalav al-Machadi. It comprises 9 works compiled form questions and answers, which reflect theological discourse on various legal aspects. discussion was attended by such reputed theologians as Dawud al-Usishi, Sheikh Izz ad-Din Tayyib, Said al-Makki, Muhammad-haji al-Uradi, Muhammad al-Aliji, as-Sijini, Hadith al-Machadi, al-Hifnawi al-Aymaki. Some them were Dagestanis, while others – Middle East origin. Their are written answers number Eastern to Dagestanis topical issues that time. second half 17th first quarter 19th centuries, allows trace certain extent development tradition Dagestan period. They also valuable source history everyday life, economic socio-political society. range considered is extremely diverse, concerns aspects life. As we believe, theologians, turning their more authoritative compatriots, well scholars from East, sought legitimize adat norms through Sharia texts. At same time, addressing latter, use unspoken priority favor opinion existed Muslim world. Moreover, Arabic-language sources clearly demonstrate how closely included unified field Arab-Muslim