The national triad created by Ali bey Huseynzade -Turkification, Islamization, Modernization

Abstract

The triad of "Turkification, Islamization, Modernization" represents a crucial theoretical framework in the intellectual history of the Turko-Islamic world since it offers a relevant approach to balance cultural preservation with modernization demands. This concept remains very important nowadays because it provides valuable insights for contemporary societies that face similar challenges in reconciling tradition with progress. But despite the significance of this triad, there is ongoing debate regarding its origins and authorship. Various researchers attribute the concept to different thinkers, including Jamaleddin Afgani, Yusuf Akchura, and Ziya Gökalp, indicating a lack of consensus in the academic community. Considering this, this study aims to examine the contributions of Ali Bey Huseynzade to the intellectual discourse of the early 20th-century Turko-Islamic world, with a particular focus on his role in formulating and developing the Turkification-Islamization-Modernization triad. The study highlights the pervasive influence of Huseynzade's ideas on subsequent thinkers, underscoring the enduring relevance and significance of his theoretical framework which is still relevant to address the contemporary sociopolitical issues in the region. Therefore, we believe that future research could explore practical applications of this framework in current contexts, further elucidating its value in navigating the complex interplay between tradition and modernity in Turko-Islamic societies.

Keywords: Modernity in Turko-Islamic societies, Intellectual history, Cultural preservation, Tradition and progress.