Abstract

MAJNUN QIZI, Gulbeniz Babayeva. Molla Nasreddin magazine and Baha’i faith. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2023, vol.15, n.4, pp. 233-240.  Epub Aug 30, 2023. ISSN 2218-3620.

Despite its relatively short period of publication, Molla Nasreddin magazine left a lasting legacy as it provided a platform for sharp social and political commentary, openly criticizing autocratic regimes, corruption and social inequalities, inspiring similar satirical publications in countries neighbors and cementing your impact as a critical voice against oppression and a catalyst for social change. The magazine championed progressive ideas such as women's rights, education, modernization, and social justice, challenging conservative norms and traditions, always cleverly employing humor through cartoons, jokes, and articles. The use of the Azerbaijani language in Molla Nasreddin magazine has been widely cited as showing the strong national identity that grew in 20th-century Azerbaijan, although its visually appealing illustrations made the magazine reach a broader and more diverse audience in various communities. ethnic and linguistic. However, this critical stance came into conflict with various religious and political groups, notably the followers of the Bahá'í faith. Therefore, the objective of this article is to analyze the tensions that occurred between the followers of the Bahá'í faith and the members of the magazine Molla Nasreddin, their causes, different approaches and outcome.

Keywords : Baha’i faith; “Molla Nasreddin” magazine; Jalil Mammadguluzadeh; Aligulu Gamkusar; Gymnazist article.

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