Religious Conversion and Personal Transformation

Iyadurai, Joshua

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-24348-7_9244

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“…Such celebrity conversions have promoted this phenomenon. After world stars such as Muhammad Ali and Michael Jackson converted to Islam, interest in Islam has increased worldwide, and interest in Islam in Kazakh society is also increasing (Iyadurai, 2020). E. Burova et al (2023) discussed the evolving nature of religiosity in Kazakhstan, emphasizing the impact of traditional and new forms of religiosity on sociocultural self-identification.…”

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The phenomenon of religious conversion in Kazakhstan and its influence on personality formation

Zhaxybayeva,

Kaliyev,

Amankul

et al. 2024

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This study investigates the phenomenon of religious conversion among non-Muslim nationalities in Kazakhstan following the collapse of the Soviet government and the resurgence of interest in Islam. Through sociologically in-depth interviews, the research reveals that low religious awareness, marriage to a Muslim, social influence, and the presence of a local Muslim community are pivotal factors driving this conversion process. Moreover, the study highlights the broader societal context, including post-Soviet spiritual quests and the quest for meaning, as contributing to the growing interest in religion. As a result of religious conversion, individuals from various backgrounds experience a profound transformation of their personal identity, transitioning from a Christian to a Muslim identity. This transformation fosters closer relations with the Muslim majority in Kazakhstan, promoting social cohesion and unity in a society where Islam has a significant presence.

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The phenomenon of religious conversion in Kazakhstan and its influence on personality formation

Zhaxybayeva,

Kaliyev,

Amankul

et al. 2024

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“…From early on, scholars have resisted attempts to standardize the definition of conversion" (Jackson 1908). With this it is understood that conversion is a change that does not end and takes place in different dynamics or relations like, people, ideas, experiences, events this means that the study of conversion must take into account not only the personal dimension, but also the social, cultural, and religious dynamics in which a person is embedded [3]. On the other hand, conversion is a process of selfdiscovering, adaptation and acceptance.…”

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Perception of Identity and Religious Conversion

Bulut¹

2022

Curr Res Psychol Behav Sc

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Counseling psychology is a practice that focuses on how people generally function both personally and in their relationships. It also addresses the emotional, social, work, and physical health concerns people might have. For that reason, counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues helping to improve their sense of well‐being, relieve feelings of distress and resolve crises. This paper will focus on environment or situational influence of religious conversion into the self-identity of the convert and what kind of skills are needed for the counselor to guide this kind of clients when facing any kind of challenge. The meaning of conversion will be explained, then a relation with selfidentity will be described later on how counselors could approach this kind of people will be recommended

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Religious Conversion and Personal Transformation

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The phenomenon of religious conversion in Kazakhstan and its influence on personality formation

The phenomenon of religious conversion in Kazakhstan and its influence on personality formation

Perception of Identity and Religious Conversion

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