THE MODERN KYRGYZ FAMILY AND THE NEW POLEMICAL RELIGIOUS IDENTITY

Abstract

The Kyrgyz people have so old historical values related with family. These values are based on the lifestyle, customs, traditions, beliefs and rituals of the Kyrgyz people. All these rituals in a family, from the birth of a child to the burial of a person, are in accordance with Islam. This is what our ancestors left us as a legacy, aligning our national identity with Islam. However, after the collapse of the USSR, which adhered to atheism as an ideology and independence, our Kyrgyz family values have been rejected, especially by young people who have been educated in Arab countries. This is a time when the Arab concept of family, which does not fit our mentality, is causing chaos. In order to solve these problems, our article examines issues such as engagement rings, bride and dowry, wedding ceremonies, marital responsibilities of husband and wife, divorce, religion and adultery, and introduces important inventions and achievements. And we had so meaningfull thesis and results in these themes as a suggestions.