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Legal aspects of Islamic education development in Russia
This article examines the phenomenon of Islamic education within the context of the Russian Federation, focusing on its legal framework and institutional structure. It exam- ines the legal provisions governing the right to religious education and the regulations governing Islamic educational institutions. It provides historical insights, assesses the balance between religious and secular education, and analyzes the legal status of differ- ent levels of Islamic education, including maktabs, madrasas, higher education and postgraduate programs. By contextualizing these aspects within Russia’s broader educa- tional landscape, the article highlights key challenges, regulatory dynamics, and pros- pects affecting the development and future of Islamic education.