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	Azerbaijan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan) is a country in the Caucasus, at the crossroads of Europe and Southwest Asia, with a coast on the Caspian Sea.
		The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic (an exclave of Azerbaijan) borders Armenia to the north and east, Iran to the south and west, and Turkey to the northwest.
		The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, a member of the Oguz subdivision of the Turkic language family, and is spoken by around 95% of the republic’s population, as well as about a third of the population of Iran.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azerbaijan (1677 words)

	Azerbaijan
		Azerbaijan was conquered by Arabs at the beginning of the 8th century and made part of the Arab Khalifat as the vilayet Arran.
		The official language of the Azerbaijan Republic is the Azerbaijan language spoken by 95% of the population.
		To the north Azerbaijan borders on Russian Federation (extending for 17.9 km), to the west with the Republic of Armenia (785 km), to the northwest with the Georgian Republic (322 km), to the southwest with Turkey (11 km) in the south with the Islamic Republic of Iran (618 km).
	funtik.netfirms.com /azerbaijan.htm (8092 words)

	Islam in Azerbaijan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Approximately 96 percent of the population of Azerbaijan is nominally Muslim.
		Islam arrived in Azerbaijan with Arabs in the seventh century, gradually supplanting Zoroastrianism and Azerbaijani pagan cults.
		Enforcement of Shi'a Islam as the state religion brought contention between the Safavid rulers of Azerbaijan and the ruling Sunnis of the neighboring Ottoman Empire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Islam_in_Azerbaijan (1008 words)

	Islam in Azerbaijan - The City of Winds
		The overwhelming majority of population of Azerbaijan are the followers of Islam.
		At first Arabs invaded south part of Azerbaijan in 637 and in spite of the resistance of local inhabitants occupied it.
		In the endl I'd like to mention that the institution of Islam in Azerbaijan has some distinquishing features.First of all it is connected with the fact, that Islam here absorbed many democratic features of Zoroastrism, which was the main religion for Azerbaijanians in pre-Islamic period.
	www.angelfire.com /ct2/cityofwinds/islam.html (597 words)

	Azerbaijan - the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan) is acountry in the Caucasus with an east coast on the Caspian Sea.
		The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic (an exclave of Azerbaijan) bordersArmenia on the north, Iran on the south, and Turkey on the west.
		The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, a member of the Oguz subdivision of the Turkic language family, and isspoken by around 95% of the republic's population, as well as about a quarter of the population of Iran.
	www.aaez.biz /?t=Azerbaijan (786 words)

	Azerbaijan
		Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan) is a country in the Caucasus, at the crossroads of Europe and Southwest Asia, with an eastern coast on the Caspian Sea.
		Azerbaijan has lost 16% of its territory, and must support some 800,000 refugees and internally displaced persons as a result of the conflict.
		The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, a member of the Oguz subdivision of the Turkic language family, and is spoken by around 95% of the republic’s population, as well as about a quarter of the population of Iran.
	creekin.net /n12-azerbaijan.html (1084 words)

	Azerbaijan Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The NakhichevanNakhichevan Autonomous Republic (an exclave of Azerbaijan) borders Armenia on the north, Iran on the south, and Turkey on the west.
		It was established in the 4th century BC and included the approximate territories of present-day Azerbaijan and southern parts of Dagestan.
		Azerbaijan was part of the SafavidsSafavid state in 15th century15th–18th century18th centuries.
	www.echostatic.com /index.php?title=Azerbaijan (1077 words)

	WPJ Fall 2002 - Azerbaijan: The Hidden Faces of Islam by Swietochowski
		Side by side with the structure of "official" Islam, presided over by the Spiritual Board of the Caucasus that had been established during the Second World War, there existed "popular" Islam, especially noticeable in the southern regions, which were known for their higher level of religiosity.
		This notion of a "national Islam" is reinforced by the perception that Iran has tilted in a somewhat biased fashion toward Armenia in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, with a resulting break in Islamic solidarity.
		Otherwise, "national Islam" is reminiscent of older notions of national social democracy, or national communism, as a way for overcoming not just sectarian but regional and clannish divisions— as well as the classic Azerbaijani dichotomy: the big city of Baku versus the rural provinces.
	www.worldpolicy.org /journal/articles/wpj02-3/swietochowski.html (4122 words)

	ISLAM IN POST-SOVIET AZERBAIJAN*
		In contrast to the opinion that Islam displays a more or less uniform character in the former Muslim Soviet republics, it is true to say that in theses countries Islam was basically shaped by the specific circumstances of each republic, rather than by international Islamic movements and trends.
		While most Azerbaijanis regard Islam as being part of their national identity, any intermingling of religion with the political sphere, however, is rejected by the vast majority of the population.
		And as nationalism in Azerbaijan is very much based on the specific idea of Turkism, Iran, despite the common Shi’ite background, could not serve as a model for a national state combining ethno-nationalism with Islam.
	www.ehess.fr /centres/ceifr/assr/N115/006.htm (6346 words)

	AZERBAIJAN FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A majority of the population are Shi'a_Muslim and of Western Turkic descent, known as Azerbaijanis, or simply Azeris.
		After the collapse of the Russian Empire during World_War_I, Azerbaijan declared independence and established the Azerbaijan_Democratic_Republic.
		As a result of the language policy of the Soviet_Union, Russian is also commonly spoken as a second language among the urbane.
	www.livingflowers.com /Azerbaijan (1540 words)

	Islam
		And here was born a descendant of the Babylonian Abraham, and the Egyptian Hagar, Muhammad the Prophet of Islam, a Meccan by origin and yet with stock related, both to Madinah and Ta'if.
		The boycott was lifted, yet owing to the privations that were undergone the wife and Abu Talib, the chief of the tribe and uncle of the Prophet died soon after.
		But Islam was not a materialist immoral movement; and soon the delegation itself felt ashamed of its demands regarding prayer, adultery and wine.
	funtik.netfirms.com /islam.htm (5216 words)

	Azerbaijan - Religion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra), who was born in the seventh century B.C. in what is now Azerbaijan, established a religion focused on the cosmic struggle between a supreme god and an evil spirit.
		Islam arrived in Azerbaijan with Arab invaders in the seventh century A.D., gradually supplanting Zoroastrianism and Azerbaijani pagan cults.
		Azerbaijan's next largest official religion is Christianity, represented mainly by Russian Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic groups.
	www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-964.html (631 words)

	Islam
		Most Christians view Islam as so foreign to their way of thinking and their culture that they are unwilling to even learn the fundamentals of the faith let alone evangelism techniques.
		Islam is the name of a religion that came out of the revelations and teachings of Muhammad, and is the Arabic word for "submission." Muslim is the name given to one who practices the religion of Islam.
		The theology of the Nation of Islam is rejected by all orthodox Muslim religious leaders, and clearly violates the unitarian concept of God held so dearly by Islam.
	www.geocities.com /lungdoctor_tn/Islam.htm (7133 words)

	On the Road to Azerbaijan
		The kingdom of Azerbaijan was conquered by the Russians 165 years ago, and they've been there ever since.
		In Azerbaijan the flag is new, as are the markings on aircraft and uniforms.
		As to Islam in Azerbaijan, there is an attempt by foreigners to introduce Islamic fundamentalism.
	www.rugreview.com /131saul.htm (2625 words)

	Azerbaijan Elections 2005
		Azerbaijan has nine regional and four national private TV channels, but options for new television channels are limited.
		FACT: Azerbaijan was the first country to join the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, and has published reports since 2004 on what payments the government has received since 2003 from foreign energy companies for exploitation of Azerbaijan's oil fields.
		Azerbaijan ranked 137th among 159 countries on watchdog Transparency International's 2005 corruption index; a seven-place improvement compared with the preceding year.
	www.eurasianet.org /azerbaijan/factcheck (1333 words)

	The rise of Islam in Azerbaijan by Fariz Ismailzade
		The refrain “Islam is on the rise” lately seems to be on the lips of many politicians and policy analysts in Azerbaijan.
		While the rise of Islam might hinder the overall pro-Western development and integration of Azerbaijan, large-scale oil and gas projects may be in immediate danger.
		Azerbaijan, as one of the few Muslim states sending its peacekeeping forces to Iraq and Afghanistan, has become an easy and realistic target for international terrorists.
	www.iags.org /n0328053.htm (1011 words)

	RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		At the same time, the author affirms that Azerbaijan is a European state committed to democratization and strengthening the rule of law.
		Mekhtiev notes that municipal elections are scheduled in Azerbaijan for this fall, and a parliamentary ballot for late 2005.
		Mekhtiev stresses that while Islam is a component of Azerbaijanis' national identity, Azerbaijan is nonetheless a part of Europe.
	www.rferl.org /featuresarticle/2004/5/AED5F6F7-892B-4D7C-A1E4-1D9874609D98.html (193 words)

	The Rise of Salafi Islam in Azerbaijan
		The Shi’a Muslims of Azerbaijan — for both historical and cultural reasons — are heavily influenced by Iran, a country whose government is widely regarded as the archrival of Salafis.
		Given Azerbaijan’s Shi’a complexion, the religious Sunnis of rural northern Azerbaijan form the primary constituency of Salafism in the country.
		Otherwise, Azerbaijan may soon be faced with the threat of Islamic terrorism.
	jamestown.org /terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2369735 (1471 words)

	Azerbaijan Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Nevertheless, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, Human Rights Watch and other international organizations, as well as local independent political and NGOs voiced concern about observed vote rigging and a very flawed counting process.
		Azerbaijan’s herders raise cattle, sheep and goats near the mountain ranges.
		According to the CIA World Factbook, about eighty-nine percent of Azerbaijan’s population is ethnic Azerbaijani, or Azeris.
	www.aplaceinthesun.com /encyclopedia/Azerbaijan (1683 words)

	Azerbaijan - Language, Religion, and Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Although Azerbaijan's history shows the mark of substantial religious and cultural influence from Iran, linguistically and ethnically the country is predominantly Turkic.
		In 1994 it was estimated that some 82 percent of Azerbaijan's citizens speak Azerbaijani as their first language.
		In the immediate pre-Soviet period, literature in Azerbaijan was written in Arabic in several literary forms that by 1900 were giving way to a more vernacular Azerbaijani Turkish form.
	www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-963.html (461 words)

	The Jamestown Foundation
		While the majority of Azerbaijan's approximately eight million citizens are followers of the Shiite branch of Islam, there are substantial Sunni communities in the north and the west of the country.
		Nevertheless, and despite the fact that the leader of the Spiritual Board of Muslims of the Caucasus (SBMC), sheikh ul-Islam Allahsukur Pasazada is an Azeri and the SBMC is headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan remains committed to secularism.
		As far as the transit of Islamic fighters through Azerbaijan is concerned, officials in Baku have been in close contact with Russian security agencies to guarantee that the border crossings between Azerbaijan and Dagestan are not exploited by terrorists or radical groups.
	www.jamestown.org /publications_details.php?volume_id=411&issue_id=3228&article_id=2369245 (1551 words)

	Azerbaijan - the Language - Azeri - Azerbaijani - Azerb.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In Azerbaijan it is the first language of about 6 million people and in Iran is spoken by a much larger population.
		Accompanying the Islamization of the Eastern Caucasus the Arabic script was introduced to the region in the Azerbaijan region, in the late 7th century.
		Until the immediate pre-Soviet period, literature in Azerbaijan was written in these Arabic scripts, in several literary forms that by 1900 were giving way to a more vernacular Azeri Turkish form.
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/az-lang.html (800 words)

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		The purpose of this study is to understand how Islam in Central Asia has responded to modernity and foreign incursions, starting with the initial Russian advances into the region and continuing through the Soviet period.
		This study examines trends in the development of Islam in rural Azerbaijan and their implications for the country’s future.
		The study assesses the nature and origin of predominant influences in Islam across the country, with the objective of a comprehensive overview of Islam in Azerbaijan, highlighting geographic components, foreign influences, prevailing ideologies, and key individuals, to ascertain what long-term role Islamic trends could play in the future of the country.
	www.nbr.org /programs/eurasia (692 words)

	Azerbaijan-Islam and Middle East
		Azerbaijan- The Land of Arts: This overview of cultural traditions of Azerbaijan people presents information arranged by regions and such topics as history, architecture, carpets, and music.
		Modern Azerbaijan and the Karabakh Conflict: Resources concerning the historical, political and legal aspects of the Karabakh conflict.
		Azerbaijan International Magazine: An independent magazine that examines issues and concerns relating to Azerbaijani’s across the globe.
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/azerbaij.htm (394 words)

	Asia Times: Missionary Impossible: Azerbaijan tackles religion
		Aliev added that the number of foreign pastors granted permission to engage in proselytizing in Azerbaijan will be limited, and restrictions will be imposed on the length of time they may stay in the country.
		Speaking at a seminar in Baku in early May, Azerbaijan's Deputy National Security Minister Tofik Babaev claimed that a number of religious organizations sponsored by Iran or Arab countries are engaged in inciting domestic political conflicts with the ultimate aim of seizing power in Azerbaijan.
		Northern Azerbaijan and three mosques in Baku are identified as the main strongholds of Wahhabism.
	atimes.com /c-asia/CH28Ag01.html (1064 words)

	Azerbaijan
		State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic (http://www.azstat.org/indexen.php)
		United Nations Office in Azerbaijan (http://www.un-az.org) with a country report (http://www.un-az.org/couinf.htm)
		Azerbaijan Paper Money (http://numismondo.com/pm/aze/): Issues from the Russian, Iranian and Autonomous Republic periods as well as current Republic issues
	www.freecaviar.com /search.php?title=Azerbaijan (1196 words)

	BakuTODAY.net - Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Caspian news, links, maps etc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Pashazada said the ways for resolution of the conflict were discussed in four-side as well as bilateral format Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karegin II.
		Sheik ul-Islam stated Azerbaijan's readiness to continue talks and constructive dialogue in other caрital of the "Caucasian four” Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan.
		Pashazada also confirmed his statement that Azerbaijani рeoрle and government enjoys a right to use all means for rehabilitation of territorial integrity of the country in case of impossibility of peaceful resolution of the conflict."
	www.bakutoday.net /view.php?d=7247 (290 words)

	> Azerbaijan abcworld.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Historically Azerbaijan has been occupied by a variety of peoples, including Armenians, Persians, Romans, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and Russians.
		However, the Azerbaijani government has been accused of widespread corruption (a kleptocracy, according to some people), as well as rigging parliamentary and presidential elections.
		Find azerbaijan at one of the best sites the Internet has to offer!
	www.abcworld.net /Azerbaijan.html (1316 words)

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