Phenomenology of Islamic Tolerance in Post-Normal Times: Experience of Kazakhstan

Abstract

This article problematizes the phenomenon of Islamic tolerance in the realities of Kazakhstani society, analyzes the role of Islamic tolerance in post-normal times. The authors use the methods of phenomenological, post-structuralist analysis, as well as an interdisciplinary approach to study Islamic tolerance. The position of the authors boils down to the fact that Islam has an impressive positive potential for the Kazakhstani society, since the axiological content of tolerance for interfaith relations of the multicultural population of Kazakhstan is of enduring importance. A retrospective look at Islam made it possible to come to the conclusion that Islam, from the very beginning, recognized the right to life of all the traditions with which it coexisted, which predetermined the focus of Islam on international, interfaith interaction. Of particular relevance is the phenomenon of Islamic tolerance in post-normal time, developed by the Muslim scholar Z. Sardar. The authors analyze the concept and causes of post-normal time, and also interpret them in relation to the life of Kazakhstani society. The authors come to the conclusion that the study of Islamic tolerance in the future can bring to the fore the ethical content of Islam in the modern world.