The Interpretation of Islamic Sciences by the Muslim Minority in Bulgaria During the First Half of the 20th Century: The Case of Yusuf Ziyaeddin Ezheri
Muslim World, The › Vol. 98 Nbr. 1, January 2008
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Summary
The invitation of Yusuf Ziyaeddin Ezheri to Bulgaria from Istanbul is situated within this historical context and the analysis of this issue held great importance in the intellectual thought of the time period.2 In multicultural Bulgaria, Muslims were expected to develop a new strategy to negotiate their relationship as a minority with the majority, i.e., Bulgarian society. The "Ezheri model" suggests moderation and mutual respect is a workable model, since it avoids chaos.37 Finally, living in peace and safety and protecting the lives of the minority in a multicultural environment requires developing a meta-language and a higher value comprehension system that addresses religion, race, nationality, country and culture.
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The Interpretation of Islamic Sciences by the Muslim Minority in Bulgaria During the First Half of the 20th Century: The Case of Yusuf Ziyaeddin Ezheri
Living amicably in a heterogeneous and rapidly globalizing world is often hindered by social, political, and cultural obstacles. These difficulties present challenges society must overcome.1 In the beginning of the 20th century, when state borders and points of contact between modern civilizations were unknown or rare, the need to live together in harmony was especially limited when compared to our current reality of intensive cross-cultural communication and interaction. However, there are several striking examples in recent history that can serve as models even today in our relationship with "the Other." Although a part of the Ottoman Empire, non-Muslim minorities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans gained their independence as central authority eroded in Istanbul. Consequently, Muslims in these newly established states instantly became minorities.
Having undergone the same transformation in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian government, which consisted primarily of Turkish Muslims, held various ideas and adopted different strategies vis-à-vis Turkey, the Arab world, European countries, and the Far East. From the declaration of Tanztmat onward, scientific and ideological relations continued ev...See the full content of this document
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