Aktobe Mosque's Domestication Issue: DUMK Issues an Official Statement
On the 29th of July, 2025, a man was tried and sentenced to five days of administrative arrest for his inappropriate behaviour outside the Nur-Gasyr mosque in Aktobe.
The incident took place on the 24th of July, where the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, blocked the path of a worshipper, Emmanuella Nauryzbayeva, as she was leaving the mosque. The man proposed a "one-time nikah" for intimate relations, an action that the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan has condemned as contrary to Islamic and moral principles.
The inappropriate behaviour occurred on the grounds of the Nur-Gasyr mosque in Aktobe. The trial was held on the same day as the arrest, the 29th of July.
This incident has sparked significant discussion, with Emmanuella reporting facing online harassment and personal backlash after sharing her experience publicly[1]. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals, especially in places of worship.
[1] Source: Local News Outlet, Date: 30 July 2025.
Although the trial focused on the man's inappropriate behavior, the incident has also raised concerns about the intersection of personal conduct and general-news, sparking discussions in politics. This event, along with the online harassment Emmanuella faced, underscores the need for increased awareness in crime-and-justice and the importance of respect in all spaces, particularly television broadcasts discussing such topics.
