The Factors of Wise Use of Religious Values

in Providing Spiritual Life

Abdumutal Qambarov

Ferghana State University, Fergana, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Society, Spiritual Life, Spirituality, Culture, Scientific Values, Religious Values, Peacekeeping, Justice, Unity,

Conflict Resolution, Rationality.

Abstract: This article analyses the philosophical aspect of the significant importance of religion and religious values as

integral parts of spiritual life in every society. In our opinion, the discussion of religious matters in society

requires an objective, scientific, philosophical, and methodological approach rather than an atheistic approach

that lacks self-reflection, which was prevalent in the recent past. In the new stage of Uzbekistan's development,

one of the essential conditions for shaping social relations based on genuine humanism is the establishment

of a single consensus regarding the primary historical mission of religious and secular believers in fulfilling

this task. In essence, Islam is built upon ensuring a humane, progressive, just, and spiritually enriched life.

Within the spiritual life of society, religious factors acquire significant importance, alongside social, economic,

political, cultural, and ecological dimensions. From this perspective, religious factors have been an integral

part of social processes since ancient times. The cultural development of various nations and civilizations

cannot be imagined without the influence of religious factors. Religion, due to its solid socio-spiritual

foundations, will always remain relevant. However, societal changes do not exclude religion. Old ideas are

replaced by new approaches, and the practical implementation of religion is observed with new interpretations.

In conclusion, the issue of the relationship between secularism and religiousness has been of significant

importance throughout human history. This interplay between the two fundamental components of human life

determines the current situation and future direction of any society. Therefore, the utilization of Islamic

religious values is considered an indispensable necessity in providing the spiritual life of society.

1 INTRODUCTION

Religion and religious values, which constitute an

integral part of spiritual life, play a significant role in

every society. In our opinion, the discussion of

religious matters in society requires an objective,

scientific, philosophical, and methodological

approach rather than an atheistic approach that lacks

self-reflection. Unfortunately, even in modern times,

some conservative individuals consider any new

initiative as an innovation and strongly oppose

changes. They support their claims with statements

such as “Anyone who introduces something new that

is not found in our work will be rejected" or "Indeed,

the best word is Allah's book, and the best path is the

path of Muhammad (peace be upon him). The most

righteous deeds are the new ones, and every

innovation is an error." However, if worldly affairs do

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not contradict the texts and specific religious rules,

there is no objection to them. In other words, "There

is no objection to making the forbidden permissible

or the permissible forbidden” (Abdullaev A, 2017).

Thus, in the new stage of societal development, it is

possible to counter the proponents of innovation-

phobia and conservativism by teaching Islamic

religious values and nurturing knowledgeable

individuals who embrace change.

2 MATERIALS AND METHODS

Since the second half of the 20th century, researchers

such as V.P.Tugarinov, A.V.Ikonnikov, M.S.Kagan,

L.N.Stolovich, N.Z.Chavzavadze, O.M.Bukuradze,

A.A.Ivin, A.Y.Gurevich, O.G.Drobnitskiy, and

V.A.Yadovlar have paid attention to the

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The Factors of Wise Use of Religious Values in Providing Spiritual Life.

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philosophical, aesthetic, ethical, logical, sociological,

cultural, and psychological issues related to religious

values.

In the West, the issue of scientific and religious

values has been studied by several researchers.

Especially the interaction between science and

religion in contemporary society, their mutual

influence, and their relationship in the context of civil

society have gained importance. Researchers such as

Adriana Denisa, Mett Bredshov, Kristofer Elison,

Evandro Agazzi, Richard Feynman, Villiam Bretbert,

Maurisio Nietto, and Piter Xarrison have contributed

to the study of scientific and religious values in

Western countries.

In Central Asia, thinkers such as Abu Nasr Farabi,

Ibn Sina, Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, Yusuf Khos Hojib,

Mahmud Kashghari, Alisher Navoi, as well as

prominent Muslim theologians such as Imam Ismail

al-Bukhari, Imam Ismail al-Termizi, Imam Ghazali,

jurist Burhoniddin Margilan, and Moturudi, have

emphasized the importance of studying scientific and

religious values in the context of Muslim culture,

knowledge, and philosophy. For example, al-Farabi's

works focus on issues of culture, society, and the life

of people, including religious and moral aspects (Abu

Nasr Forobiy. Fozil odamlar shahri, 1993). He played

a leading role in organizing the issue of culture. Abu

Rayhan al-Biruni, in his work “Surviving Traditions

of Ancient Peoples” (Abu Rayxon Beruniy. Qadimgi

xalqlardan qolgan yodgorliklar, 2020), extensively

discussed the customs, traditions, festivals, legends,

and narratives of various nations. According to

Beruni, these "traditions" are related to the social-

cultural life, religion, beliefs, and practices of the

people.

Uzbek scholars such as A.Begmatov, B.Toychiev,

Z.Kodirova, Q.Nazarov, S.Agzamkhodjayeva,

G.Mahmudova, N.Sherimukhamedova, G.Roziyeva,

G.Gofforova, K.Tulenova, F.Yuldasheva, T.Ortikov,

O.Musulmonova, and M.Qahhorova, who are

philosophers, have addressed the issue of values in

their works, focusing mainly on the philosophical

analysis of cultural, educational, national, and

traditional aspects related to values. Similarly, the

works of Ibrohim Karimov, M.Abdullaev,

I.Saifnazarov, U.Qoraboev, A.Mukhtarov,

I.Siddiqov, and other scholars, as well as their

doctoral and postdoctoral research dedicated to this

topic, have provided insights into various aspects of

the issue.

In this article, a systematic analysis of the factors

contributing to the utilization of religious values in

ensuring spiritual well-being is presented using

scientific methods such as systematic analysis,

synergy, comparison, dialectics, historicity, logic, as

well as sociological and axiological approaches.

3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

One of the necessary conditions for the progressive

development of social relations based on humanism

in Uzbekistan's new stage of progress is the

establishment of a unified consensus among religious

and secular believers in fulfilling their historical

mission. In fact, Islam is designed to ensure a

humanitarian, progressive, just, and spiritually

enriched life. Therefore, “Peacefulness is one of the

semantic and terminological meanings of Islam.

Therefore, every action carried out under the name of

Islam should be aimed at establishing peace or

preventing turmoil and discord” (Abdullaev A.G,

2020). Thus, the utilization of the values and

principles of Islam plays a significant role in creating

an atmosphere of unity and harmony in multi-ethnic

countries and among individuals with various

religious beliefs, contributing to sustainable

development.

In the social life of society, religious factors,

alongside social, economic, political, cultural, and

ecological dimensions, also acquire significant

importance. From this perspective, religious factors

have been an integral part of social processes since

ancient times. The cultural development of different

nations and civilizations cannot be imagined without

the influence of religious factors. “It is well known to

all of us that religion is an integral part of human

nature that shapes high ideals, truth and reality,

justice and righteousness, within us, crystallizing

them into stable principles” (Karimov I. Yuksak

ma’naviyat, 2008). Thus, the choice of direction and

goals, considering national and religious

characteristics, plays a crucial role in the national

development of every state. Uzbekistan, too,

emphasized the importance of utilizing the values of

Islam, the national culture, and the laws concerning

religious freedom in its policy of ensuring the

spiritual well-being of society and the revival of

history. In this regard, the utilization and refinement

of Islamic values, the development of social and

spiritual life in accordance with its content and

essence, have been an ongoing process. For example,

after gaining independence, the policy of fully

implementing Islamic values, respecting them,

empowering and improving the activities of religious

institutions, were discussed to shape the policy of

ensuring the spiritual well-being of society. Thus, the

Islamic institutions have played an important role in

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shaping the individual's spirituality, guiding their

choices and actions, and understanding the content of

social and spiritual life.

The Islamic values – the divine word, namely the

Qur'an, the laws of Shari'a, and the traditions of the

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) - have held

a significant place in the social and spiritual life of

Muslim peoples, especially the Uzbek people,

throughout centuries. This is undoubtedly due to the

deep rootedness of these religious ties, their

international religious solidarity, interethnic

harmony, and cooperation, as well as the respect and

reverence for the representatives of other nations and

religions in comparison to their own nation and

religion (Safarova N. Markaziy, 2005).

It is necessary to make use of these Islamic virtues

and religious values in ensuring the spiritual well-

being of society. Islamic religious values have a

crucial role in the social and spiritual life of our

people. For instance, “Islam, through its education,

encourages individuals to lead a peaceful and

prosperous life in this world, ultimately attaining

salvation. Family and children are considered the

main foundation of society. Therefore, Islamic Sharia

encourages their comprehensive upbringing, from an

early age in acquiring knowledge and skills” Karimov

I.A. O‘zbekiston, 1999). Indeed, in all societies,

religious values are an integral part of ensuring

spiritual well-being. All religions have their specific

religious values, which are based on the existing

Sharia. “According to the sources of Islam, there is no

hostility or aggression in a country where freedom is

provided for religion and beliefs” (Abdullaev A,

2017).

Since Islam encompasses universal values and

religious principles, it is analysed as follows: First, all

individuals are the children of one father and mother.

Second, the division of people into various tribes is

not for them to compete and engage in conflicts but

to recognize each other, cooperate with each other,

and jointly improve the world in which they are

successors.

The significance of establishing a spirit of friendly

relations among various nations and ethnicities, based

on the unification of diverse national and family

interests under one purpose and goal, with the aim of

mutual respect, cooperation, and joint construction,

cannot be underestimated. Islam is always opposed to

the confrontational approaches of certain opponents

of Islam, who consider it a threat to their own

ideologies and engage in ideological struggles. Such

struggles have existed in the past and continue to

persist due to certain ideological and political

intentions. These struggles can lead to harmful

consequences in the end.

In conclusion, the unity of general human values

and religious values in Islam is analysed as follows.

First, all individuals are children of one family.

Second, the division of individuals into various tribes

is not intended for them to compete and engage in

conflicts but to recognize each other, cooperate with

each other, and jointly improve the world they inherit.

The utilization of Islamic values and religious

principles is essential in ensuring the spiritual well-

being of society. Islam's religious values have played

a significant role in the social and spiritual life of our

people. For example, “One important role played by

the Islamic culture, which is an essential part of the

Uzbek national identity in the history of the Uzbek

people, is that it has inspired people to have noble

moral qualities, spiritual maturity, and called them to

help, kindness, justice, compassion, and patience”

(Karimov I.A. O‘zbekiston, 1999).

It is worth noting that Muslim peoples, from a

social, legal, ideological, spiritual, and intellectual

perspective, have a natural tendency to differentiate

themselves from one another in terms of their

belonging to various nations and religions. However,

this should not be a cause for animosity, conflict, or

wars between them since Allah has created all

humans as noble and deserving of respect. The

differences between nations and religions should not

hinder their cooperation and solidarity, as numerous

verses in the Qur'an emphasize that “Mankind was

one community (in the beginning). Later, they

became divided into different groups” (Qur’oni

Karim).

The unity of universal human values and religious

values is analysed in Islam. First, all individuals are

children of one family. Second, the division of

individuals into various tribes is not for them to

compete and engage in conflicts but to recognize each

other, cooperate with each other, and jointly improve

the world they inherit.

Not resorting to coercion is an essential principle

in the pursuit of knowledge and the implementation

of political goals in accordance with Islamic

teachings. It is emphasized that Islam does not allow

the imposition of faith through force; rather, it

upholds the concept of genuine, accepted faith that is

based on individual conviction. Therefore, inviting

others to embrace Islam should not be done through

war, killing, compulsion, or physical punishment, but

rather through the dissemination of ideas,

constructive advice, and beautiful preaching.

The principles of peace, justice, prevention of

warfare, rationality, and unity, which are inherent in

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Islamic teachings, are relevant to the social well-

being of society and the provision of spiritual life. In

the current stage of our country's progress, it is

necessary to enlighten the population with Islamic

knowledge in order to counteract religious extremism

and fanaticism. In this regard, when considering the

external policy implications of Islamic principles, it

is permissible for Muslims, if necessary, to conclude

agreements with people of other faiths in accordance

with Islamic Sharia. The Qur'an instructs Muslims not

to transgress the covenant made with their enemies

and not to break it unless the other party breaches the

agreement, in which case they should promptly

inform others of the breach. As a result, mutual trust,

respect, and peaceful relations have developed

between Muslims and non-Muslims over the

centuries, creating opportunities for establishing

peace, promoting trade, and developing economic ties

between Muslim and non-Muslim nations.

In providing for the spiritual life, there is a natural

conflict between traditional and new approaches.

While we are concerned with ensuring the spiritual

life of society, it is possible to evaluate traditional

values and the need to change them with new ones. In

this situation, the level of public awareness and the

objective assessment of religious and secular values

in society contribute to the development of scientific

knowledge. Thus, ensuring the spiritual life

necessitates changing and adapting the traditional and

national values that have been left behind. The noble

goal derived from these endeavours is to strengthen

fidelity to our ancient religious and spiritual heritage,

instilling in our compatriots, especially the youth, a

sense of national pride, love for the homeland, and the

spirit of progress, as well as promoting the true values

of Islamic knowledge.

4 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the issue of the relationship

between secularism and religiosity has always been

of paramount importance throughout human history.

In other words, these two components that shape

human life have always been the leading factors

determining the current state and future prospects of

any society. Therefore, it is appropriate to utilize

Islamic religious values in providing for the spiritual

life of society. Although scientific values and

knowledge hold significant importance in ensuring

the spiritual life and the advancement of scientific

development, the use of religious values ensures their

further progress and development. Because the

invitation to knowledge and the teaching of religious

values, which are the most effective and influential

methods for instilling and fostering spiritual life, are

considered part of the mission and teaching of Islam.

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