Evolution of the policy documents of Russian Muslims: from social programs to the social doctrine

Abstract

The article describes the main reasons for the adoption of an updated policy document “Social doctrine of the Russian Muslims” and also notes its features. The social doctrine of the Russian Muslims is positioned as a tool for self-organization of the Muslim Ummah, which control the expression of the interests of the community of believers and their opinion on the key issues. The relevance of the basic ideas of social doctrine is not only seen from the perspective of consolidation of the Muslim community, but also in the context of the integration of Islam as a social institution in the socio-political structure of Russian society. The author raises the question of the need to develop effective mechanisms to implement the main provisions of the social doctrine in the activities of Muslim religious organizations.