The Muslim world is harmoniously included in the society of the Russian Federation. In the modern situation, this is a serious stabilizing factor that does not allow enemies of the state to use ethnic hatred for their own black purposes. There is a lot of work behind these words. She is engaged in the muftis of Russia, headed by Sheikh Ravil Gaygutdin. They consider their main task to maintain peace and tranquility in the country together with colleagues who lead other faiths.
Chief Mufti of Russia: biography
The life of any person consists of important milestones and ordinary events. For some, it is bright and interesting, for others it is more calm. The fate of Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin can not be called difficult, however, it is not ordinary. Born in a remote village, the current Mufti of Russia went to an ordinary school, played with the guys. His life was turned over by his grandmother. It was she who was engaged in his education. An elderly woman instilled in the child an interest and love for Islam. He decided to devote his life to serving the people in the religious field. He graduated from the Islamic madrassah and went on distribution to Kazan.
All this happened back in Soviet times. Future muftis of Russia are engaged in the work of mosques, are conducting scientific research. It took time and Sheikh Ravil. After a certain time he was transferred to Moscow. A year later, he already headed the Moscow Cathedral Mosque. And life outside the walls of a religious institution was changing rapidly.
Moscow Muslims during the collapse of the USSR
When a great power split into pieces, people lost significantly more than stability. Their world was cracked and crumbled overnight. People panicked, rushed about and worried. They had nowhere to go to restore peace of mind. On the street and at home, a deception of change overtook, new rules, unknown principles and ideas, often terrifying. The future mufti of Russia, Ravil, felt this difficult state of fellow citizens. He united colleagues around him. Muftis of Russia were supposed to deal with the problems of fellow citizens. They directed efforts to revive traditional values in the souls of Muslims. There was a lot of work, because religiosity was not welcomed in the USSR. People have forgotten how to pray, and faith was perceived with doubt. Sheikh Ravil spent many hours daily to convince fellow citizens of the need to return to the traditions of their ancestors. He organized the work of the school for the study of the Arabic language, could spend hours talking with parishioners, and deal with their pressing problems. Around were desperate, embittered people. They should have been supported. But not only. They had children - the future of the country. If they are left alone with the cruel world, without developing spirituality, then the state will fall apart over time. Sheikh Ravil was also aware of this, who worked tirelessly.
Supreme Mufti of Russia
A deep understanding of the processes taking place in the country, constant and positive participation in the life of co-religionists brought Sheikh Ravil deserved respect. In 1996, he was elected to the highest spiritual post in the country. This brought even more problems and concerns. After all, now I had to deal with the issues of all Muslims, go to the interstate level. Moscow has long had a mosque. They decided to restore it, significantly expanding the internal space. It is clear that he controlled the process of muftis of Russia. After all, it was about the main mosque in the country. Its grand opening took place in 2015.
The Muslim world has now been attacked. Extremist sentiments are growing, especially among young people. Therefore, it is necessary to "put cordons" in the souls of believers, which is what the muftis of Russia do. Believers want to live in peace, positively developing the country, and not to fight.
People must live in peace
Possessing considerable power and authority, the Mufti of Russia directs all his forces to the fight against negative political trends, conflicts and wars. He constantly talks about this with parishioners. Raises similar issues in Muslim forums. Mufti is sure that it is necessary to resolve issues by negotiations. Armed conflicts are a defeat for both sides of the confrontation. We are people, and therefore we must respect each other, listen to the opinions of others. Moreover, our country is multinational and multiconfessional. Even a small spark of religious aggression cannot be allowed. Sheikh Ravil is working on this and considers such work his direct spiritual duty, a duty to fellow believers and fellow citizens belonging to other faiths.