Muslim leaders in Russia and Central Asia call for ban on niqab and urge against praying in the street
Muftis from Russia and Central Asia describe the niqab as a radical import and recommend that believers be respectful in the use of public space.
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The main Muslim religious leaders of Russia and Central Asia met in Astrakhan (Russia) to share information on the situation of Islam. According to information published on the channel Astrology News, they took part the top figures in Islam in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Clear opposition to the niqab in Russia as well
At this meeting, The spiritual authorities recommended that Muslim faithful not wear the niqab in public spaces and urged the Russian authorities to ban its use. as the republics of Central Asia have already done. The argument presented was that the niqab makes it difficult to identify people, can create security problems and is alien to their religious tradition.
The words of the Supreme Mufti of Russia, Talgat Tadzhuddin, were clear: “Our grandmothers and ancestors never wore the niqab. This practice is alien to the Islam that has historically existed in Russia.”The Muslim spiritual leaderships of Russia — institutions that collaborate closely with the State — advocate a moderate, local and traditional Islam.
In Russia, The niqab is associated with Salafist or Wahhabist currents, with processes of youth radicalisation and with the influence of unauthorised imams operating from Turkey or from various Persian Gulf countries.. Security authorities also point out that some Islamist cells They have used the full-face veil to make it difficult to identify people involved in illicit activities.. This interpretation of the niqab as an element linked to radical movements is shared by the governments of Central Asia and their religious authorities.
Avoid praying at inappropriate times and places.
The muftis gathered in Astrakhan also addressed the question of the prayers performed in the street or in public spaces. In their guidelines, they asked the faithful to Avoid praying in inappropriate places or at inappropriate times., such as during working hours, in crowded areas where they could block the way, or even on public roads in situations that could endanger safety.
According to religious leaders, these recommendations are in response to a context in which, in Russia, Collective prayers in open spaces have caused unease among some sections of the population., especially in large cities and multi-ethnic areas. Islamic authorities stress that this is not a ban, but rather a code of coexistence intended to prevent conflicts and to ensure that religious practice does not interfere with civil obligations or with the normal functioning of public spaces.. This approach seeks to maintain a balance between freedom of worship and respect for the shared environment.
According to the religious leaders gathered in Astrakhan, Traditional Muslims in Russia “do not cover their women with burqas or niqabs” and “do not provoke their fellow citizens with public prayers”. Moreover, they claim that Salafist or Wahhabi groups disregard religious recommendations and promote these practices from Turkey and various Arab countries.
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