On June 12, 2025, representatives from the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue took part in a national seminar on “Analysis of Religious Literature and Ensuring Information Security,” organized by the Religious Expertise Department of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK).
The Center was represented by Zaure Malgarayeva, Director of the Department for the Analysis and Monitoring of the Religious Situation, and Elmira Birali, Director of the Department of Religious Studies Expertise.
During the seminar, experts from the International Center shared their perspectives on best practices in analyzing religious literature. They also delivered presentations on the professional standards required for conducting theological reviews and discussed strategies for strengthening the qualifications of religious specialists.
The seminar concluded with the presentation of certificates to all participants by Supreme Mufti Nauryzbai Kazhy Taganuly, Chairman of SAMK. In recognition of their contributions to religious education, several imams were additionally honored with commemorative medals issued in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan.
