Head Imam of Atyrau oblast: Terrorists are just hiding behind Islam
I can officially say that the mosque and real Islam have no relation to terrorists: Atyrau oblast Imam.
Valeriya Porokhova called to drive salafis out of Kazakhstan
The Islam expert gave a video-conference lecture to representatives of Kazakhstan law-enforcement authorities.
Extremists' threats are nonsense: Kazakhstan's Supreme mufti
Absattar Hadji Derbissali called Kazakhstan residents to stay calm and to not take the threats of Djund Al-Khalifat seriously.
Islam allows to "combine prayers": Valeriya Porokhova
Islam expert Valeriya Porokhova does not oppose closure of prayer rooms in Kazakhstan's public offices and explains that Islam allows combining prayers.
Kazakhstan's Supreme mufti: Problem with radical Islamists will resolve itself
Kazakhstan's Supreme mufti thinks that the problem with radical Islamists will be solved by itself if religious schools keep educating new imams.
Hajj will be $300 more expensive for Muslims from Kazakhstan in 2011
Hajj-package for pilgrimage to Mecca will cost $3,700 in 2011, which is $300 more expensive than last year.
The new law does not impair the equality of religions: Chairman of the Agency for Religion
According to him, Islam and Russian Orthodox Church have occupied their niches, maintaining inter-faith dialogue and channels of social interaction.
Islamic TV Assyl Arna to broadcast nationwide in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan residents will be able to watch Islamic TV channel Assyl Arna as a part of the nationwide TV network.
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Religion on wearing hijabs
According to him, this issue should not be raised in the legislation.
MP Kamal Burkhanov talked against arabisation of Kazakhstan
Kamal Burkhanov shared his views on religion during a discussion of the draft law On religious activities and religious institutions in Majilis.
Aktobe Education Department preparing a list of school students wearing hijabs
In my view, it is important for parents and students to know the threat imposed by non-traditional Islam: deputy head of Education Department.
Muslim swimwear appeared in Astana shops
One of Astana shops started selling Muslim swimwear for women.
Saudi Arabia reproaches Kazakhstan for small number of pilgrims
We do not have enough people to fill in our Hajj quota and always hear different reproaches and are being blamed by the Ministry of Hajj of Saudi Arabia: Kairat Lama Sharif.
The West will keep Kazakhstan for oil in case of a deal with Islamists: Volkov
In case of a geopolitical deal, the U.S. will keep Kazakhstan, north Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan may be farmed out to Islamists: Expert.
Kazakhstan will not tolerate politicization of religion: Kairat Lama Sharif
He announced that September 29-30 Astana will be hosting the first ever forum of scholars of religion studies.
Prime-Minister Massimov congratulated Kazakhstan on Eid ul-Fitr
On this joyous occasion Eid ul-Fitr May Allah bless You with happiness and grace your home with warmth and peace: Prime-Minister Karim Massimov.
Over 1/3 of Kazakhstanis against Muslim clothes
According to them, popularization of Muslim symbolism in terms of clothes is not in line with the modern culture and can lead to rifts within Islam.
Aktobe authorities calming down residents over message about Wahhabi's intention to kill 100 people
Akim of Aktobe oblast addressed the residents in relation to the information about Wahhabis planning to sacrifice 100 people.
Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated Kazakh citizens on beginning of Ramadan
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev wished peace and accord to all the Kazakhs and well-being in every family.
Lama Sharif congratulated Muslims of Kazakhstan on Ramadan
Head of the Agency for Religious Affairs called Kazakhstan citizens to be merciful and compassionate, provide aid to those in need and do good deeds.