Jadidism was a social movement among Muslims, particularly in the Russian Empire, aimed at reforming society by integrating Islamic principles with the needs of the modern world. It sought educational reform, enlightenment, and an embrace of scientific progress while maintaining Islamic identity.

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Jadidism Meant What

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Jadidism meant what?

A) An artistic movement bringing exotic cultures to mass society
B) A religious movement in Central Asia to convert Muslims to Russian Orthodoxy
C) A social movement to reconcile Islam with modern society
D) A sociocultural movement within Central Asia to reject foreign influences
E) Teaching schools in Turkestan that emphasized Persian and Arabic

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