Role of Sufism in spreading of Islamic values in Azerbaijan

Аңдатпа

In this work is investigated history of Azerbaijan in Islamic period. All historical sources about this article are given and their influence on Islamic culture to Azerbaijan is especially emphasized by analyzing through scientific methods. It is noted that there are ancient and wealthy history of Azerbaijan which is rooted with Islam, which had influenced to all spheres of Azerbaijan society. As a result, Azerbaijan linked unique identified and grandiose rich culture. We can show it in all cultural examples and ornaments. At the same time, authors investigate the religious structures, education, policy and historical facts in all periods of Islam in Azerbaijan. Also, it is indicated the new formulation of Islam in Azerbaijan society. Certainly, it is given information about influential Sufi movements, which acted in all towards of Azerbaijan. The Safavids, Hurufis, Suhrawardiya, Naqshbandi and Khalwati orders and their effect were especially emphasized, investigated as the research object which are speared in all Muslim World.  

Keywords: Islam, Culture, Religion, Sufism, Education.