In Kyrgyzstan, Islamic organizations and activism — particularly those run by women — have become increasingly important in the social sphere. The influence of Muslim women, and the organizations and communities they lead, can be seen in areas as diverse as charity and fashion.Islam in Central Asia is often viewed through a narrow range of lenses.
First, Islam and Islamic groups, organizations and parties have been studied and presented from a security perspective, most often as threats.Islam and Muslim organizations in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan in particular operate also as social actors and have social agency, especially women.
Recent research has shown that Islamism and Islamic activism are increasingly important in welfare activities, especially in providing public goods and services not delivered by the state.
