The current state and ways of improving Islamic education in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Islamic education system in Kazakhstan, with special attention paid to its compliance with state educational standards. The study is aimed at introducing modern educational methods into curricula, its purpose is to study the processes of introducing modern education into Islamic curricula and to assess the impact of the introduction of modular, credit-modular systems on the training of religious specialists. During the study, an analytical systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PRISMA methodology based on publications in leading scientific databases (Google Scholar, Scopus, and Springer Link) for the period from 2009 to 2023. As part of the research methodology, a comparative comprehensive analysis of regulatory legal acts and statistical data related to the Islamic education system, as well as programs and methodological approaches of educational institutions training specialists in Islamic studies, was conducted. As a result of the study, 51 of the most relevant publications were selected, and based on them, the processes of adapting the Islamic education system to modern academic requirements were studied. The scientific and practical significance of this study is explained by its contribution to the development of educational methods in accordance with modern academic standards, while preserving religious values and traditions. In conclusion, the increase in the quality of training qualified specialists in Islamic studies in Kazakhstan is the result of effective integration into the secular educational environment. In addition, the need for further adaptation of educational programs to expand the network of Islamic educational institutions and the importance of continuing research aimed at training specialists in the field of religion were noted. This, in turn, will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the social stability and cultural development of Kazakhstan.

Keywords: Islamic education, madrasah colleges, educational standards, Islamic studies, religious and secular values.