FACTOR OF THE RELIGIOUS-POLITICAL SITUATION IN UZBEKISTAN AND ANALYSIS OF DESECULAR PROCESSES

Abstract

This article comprehensively analyzes the transformation of the religious
factor in the context of socio-political processes occurring in Uzbekistan after gaining
independence, the interrelationship between secularization and desecularization trends, and
their influence on the formation of the religious-political situation. The study reveals the
contradictions between traditional Islamic values inherent in the society of Central Asia,
particularly Uzbekistan, and elements of global Islam. The ideological vacuum that emerged
after the Soviet era, the revival of religion, the activation of radical groups, and their threats
to societal stability are examined through a historical-retrospective lens. The article also
scientifically substantiates the relevance of the state's ongoing religious and educational
reforms, issues of forming ideological immunity in young people, and maintaining a balance
between religious tolerance and secularism. The authors distinguish between moderate and
radical forms of the desecularization process, analyze their impact on society's social security,
and conclude the necessity of ensuring sustainable development based on the principle of
enlightenment against ignorance