Jadidism as a New Type of Religiousity: Essay on Preliminary Conceptualization

The present article focuses on understanding the phenomenon of Jadidism in context global Islamic renewal movement. It consists an introduction, two paragraphs and a conclusion. In author indicates relevance extent discussion topic. emphasizes admissibility various approaches to thematization this phenomenon. first paragraph deals with some modern concepts historiography Jadid issue. also criticizes attempt shut down issue revisionist deconstruction opposition between Kadimism as presented works D. DeWeese his Russian supporters. argues for absence serious grounds rejecting opposition, rhetorical nature its criticism irrelevance revisionists’ arguments. second paragraph, shifts focus from opponents “positive” presentation fundamental theses that must be taken into account when studying Based conceptual distinction religiosity religion, describes new type has emerged result responding challenges modernity. At same time, term “modernity” itself is interpreted light theory multiple versions This helps avoid overly facile evaluation modernism inherently Eurocentric Furthermore, points out modernism, including Jadidism, deeply rooted tradition tajdid. concludes interpretation essence project.