AKKULTURATSIYA, SINKRETLASHUV VA TRANSFORMATSIYA: IX–XII ASRLARDA MOVAROUNNAHR HUDUDIDA BUDDAVIY–SHAMANIK AMALIYOTLARNING ISLOMIY MAROSIMLARGA SINGISHI
Azizbek Ungalov
Tamaddun nuri September 30, 2025 DOI: 10.69691/n401np42 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Buddhism Shamanism |
| Keywords | Syncretism linguistics Islam Acculturation Gautama buddha Religious studies Anthropology Ethnology Cultural heritage History of religions Eurasian exchange networks |
| Key points | Argues that Buddhist and shamanic practices were incorporated into Islamic rituals in Transoxiana during the 9th–12th centuries, contributing to distinctive religious practices in Central Asia. |
Abstract
This article examines the spread of Islam in Transoxiana during the 9th–12th centuries, focusing on the incorporation of Buddhist and shamanic practices into Islamic rituals, as evidenced by historical sources. Within the framework of acculturation and cultural transformation, these traditions were gradually adapted to Islamic festivals, Sufi practices, and popular customs. The findings demonstrate that local traditions did not entirely disappear; rather, certain elements persisted within the new religious environment. Notably, traces of Buddhist and shamanic heritage can be observed in Sufi rituals. This historical syncretism contributed to the emergence of distinctive religious practices in Central Asia.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayahuasca Shamanism in the Amazon and Beyond | 2014 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Shamanism as the Original Neurotheology | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Cognitive Neuroscience, Shamanism and the Rock Art of Native California | 1998 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| From Culture to Experience: Shamanism in the Pages of the Soviet Anti-Religious Press | 2020 | Historical analysis | |
| Anthropology, Shamanism, and Alternate Ways of Knowing–Being in the World: One Anthropologist's Journey of Discovery and Transformation | 2010 | Reflective essay or personal narrative |