In any country there are such individuals, activitieswhich leaves an imprint on society, pushes him to positive changes. In Russia, such, fortunately, a lot. One of them is considered to be Gainutdin Ravil. This man has been heading the Council of Muftis of the country for more than twenty-five years. What did he manage to do during these years? Let's figure it out.
Ravil Gainutdin: biography
Our hero was born and raised in a small villageShali Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (08/25/1959). His parents were ordinary workers. Gaynutdin Ravil first learned about Islam from his grandmother. She lived in a family and spent, as usual, a lot of time raising children. Grandmother told little Rabil about the basics of religion, revealed the essence and meaning of traditions, taught to pray. All this very interested grandson. In time, he decided to devote himself to serving Allah. After graduating from school, the current mufti of Russia, Ravil Gainutdin, went to Bukhara. There he entered the spiritual Mir-Arab madrassa. Learning was easy for him. He completed the seven-year course in just four years, taking the required tests as an external student. The first duty station for him was the Kazan Cathedral Mosque "Nur Islam". The post was called the first Imam-Khatib. In 1987 he moved to Moscow. Gainutdin Ravil, by that time already elected executive secretary of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the European part of the USSR and Siberia in Ufa, was appointed Imam-Khatyb of Moscow Cathedral Mosque.
The years of the collapse of the USSR
Today the older generation is surprised and horrifiedRemembering the tests through which the former Soviet citizens had to go. Many were starving, could not earn a living, lost their profession, buried loved ones. But it was not the worst. Spiritual emptiness reigned in society at that time. Mufti Ravil Gainutdin was one of the few who managed to understand the state of the people. He made efforts to revive the religious identity of society.
The revival of Islam
In Moscow, he organized courses forArabic language. People talked about the traditions of Islam, ritual practice. It was very timely. Frustrated, lost in problems, desperate citizens were drawn into the mosque, where they received the necessary spiritual support. Small children and old pensioners also wanted to learn more about their religion. People, realizing that their familiar world is collapsing, were looking for solace in eternal values. And religion is the first among them. Many felt the need to join the knowledge, which previously could not be obtained. The Koran Muslims wanted to read Arabic. All this mufti was clear. He was constantly expanding his activities so that there was not a single person whitened by attention.
International activity
The Muslim world is wide enough.Gainutdin Ravil does not limit his work only to the life of the ummah. He is a member of several reputable international organizations. Takes part in the activities of the Eurasian Islamic Council. He considers it necessary to promote the rapprochement of believers, strengthen ties between people and states. In addition, he participates in the work of the World Islamic League (WIL). From the pen of the mufti came out several books. The first known work is his dissertation. The subject and at the same time its name is “Islam in Russia”. As he himself admits, it was an experience of philosophical analysis. It is clear that the efforts of the spiritual leaders of Muslims are now in demand. Indeed, in the world there are very dangerous trends. Believers are confronted with evil, pretending to be true religiosity. This refers to the banned organization of IG in Russia. Before the clergy of all faiths face previously unknown challenges. People should be protected from deception, worse than death. This is a complete spiritual rebirth in real animals, mercilessly killing their own kind.
"Allah is testing the one whom he truly loves"
Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin works very hard.When the Prophet Muhammad uttered the title of the paragraph, the believers characterize his diverse activities. In addition to direct responsibilities, on his shoulders often lie the organization of mass events, major spiritual celebrations. Another dialogue with the Russian government, statesmen of the Muslim world. In his busy schedule, there is always time for the reception of ordinary citizens. To the mufti go from all over the huge country. It is important for people to hear his wise advice. After all, their requests are not among the simple ones. People ask very difficult questions, waiting for a balanced answer and assistance. The year 2015 was marked by the opening of a reconstructed and expanded Moscow mosque. The works also went under the scrutiny of Ravil-Hazrat. More than thirty Muslim peoples live in the country. In this difficult time they should be united, to prevent the occurrence of not only conflicts, but also attempts at separation. Ravil-Khazarat himself considers this direction to be the main one, putting a lot of effort into its fullest realization.
Peaceful life and development is our main goal
Mufti consistently uphold principlescivilized dialogue of people of different religions and denominations. The preaching of Ravil Gainutdin, as a rule, is based on a wise approach to conflict situations, the conviction that any problem can be solved unarmed. Peace on the planet, quiet cooperation and development, he calls the only path for humanity. Ravil-Khazarat actively cooperates with representatives of the clergy of countries in which civil conflicts take place. His appeals to them are filled with humanity and compassion. He seeks to understand different points of view. However, fundamentally in favor of the negotiation process in cases of tension. Society must exist in harmony, conduct a civil dialogue, says the mufti. Under his direct leadership, Muslim Moscow is becoming the center of attraction for the entire Islamic world. Interaction with the leaders of the Russian Federation only contributes to this process.
Strengthening Islam and the spiritual education of the younger generation
Ravil Hazarat pays considerable attention.organization of activities of Muslim schools. On his initiative, two special universities were opened in the Russian Federation (1998 - Kazan, 1999 - Moscow). Young people need to be brought up from the cradle so that later they do not have to urgently correct mistakes when trouble knocks on the door. At the end of the last century, Ravil-Hazarath invited the Most High Patriarch to organize the interaction of various faiths. For this, the Interreligious Council of Russia was established. Such a diverse and huge country cannot allow conflicts on its territory. Moreover, the international situation demonstrates constant instability. It is very easy to fan a fire if people are disconnected.
Dialogue of Civilizations
A similar initiative of the Russian Federation offered the world ten moreyears ago. The Forum “Dialogue of Civilizations” is now a platform for discussing the problems of interfaith cooperation and coexistence. Gainutdin translates from Arabic as the "eye of religion." It is symbolic. Under the supervision of Ravil-Hazrat, Islam develops, restoring and introducing into the life of its followers the peacefulness and tolerance that distant ancestors developed and bequeathed to preserve forever. Such activities hand in hand with the leaders of other faiths contributes to the establishment of interreligious harmony in Russia and abroad.
