THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF YERMUKHAMMED AYMYRZAULY AND HIS LEGACY OF ISLAMIC LITERATURE

Abstract

This article scientifically explores the life and spiritual activities of Erimbet Aimirzauli, a religious figure from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the religious and educa- tional history of the Kazakh steppe. It describes his education in madrasas, his teaching career, and his methods of imparting Islamic sciences based on historical sources and oral information.

A key focus of the research is the composition of Erimbet Molla’s personal book collection. These books, written in Arabic, Persian, and Chagatai, cover topics such as Sharia, Hadith, Tafsir, Aqeedah, Fiqh, and Sufism. These artifacts demonstrate his profound religious knowledge and deep immersion in the intellectual traditions of Islam. Among these books, classical works published in the Ottoman Empire, Bukhara, and Kazan printing houses are also found. His per- sonal library is presented as an important cultural and spiritual source that not only reveals the breadth of the molla’s intellectual horizons but also reflects the nature of the religious reading community in the Kazakh steppe during that period.

Additionally, the article addresses the historical circumstances surrounding Erimbet Molla during the religious repressions of the Soviet era. This research aims to provide a contemporary scholarly perspective on the historical significance and spiritual legacy of this religious figure.