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In this article, the authors try to study the features of the Islamic motives of the youth of Kazakhstan. According to the current religious situation, the people of Kazakhstan, as a Muslims, strive to adhere to Islam, on the other hand, as a citizen of Kazakhstan, must adhere to secular laws. In turn, this reflects the theoretical dilemma between secular law and Sharia law. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to identify and compare the level of Islamic motivation in each direction. Through this, test the hypothesis of the study. The study hypothesizes that "Islamic motivation is high in daily consumption, worship, and moral life, but religious motives for applying sharia punishments and becoming a religious state are low and have a weak relationship". To achieve the objectives of the study, the authors applied a quantitative method and surveyed 1,175 respondents among first and second-year students of Eurasian National University in Astana. Pearson's r-value correlation and descriptive analysis were used for data analysis. In the study, the authors noted that Sharia creates a high motivation for a moral and ethical lifestyle and halal food. At the same time, the authors found a low level of influence of Sharia on the practice of worship (salah) and Sharia law. The results showed a higher level for Kazakhstan to become a Sharia-compliant country than "Sharia as a punishment law". This study can complement the scope of knowledge about Islam in Kazakhstan and Central Asia on topics such as stimulating factors and religiosity in a secular country in general, as well as relations between the state and religion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with the relationship and features of the laws of religion and custom in the traditional Kazakh society. The authors emphasize the place and importance of oratory in the court of Kazakh biys (judges). The legal system of the Kazakh steppe, the level of execution of Sharia and its impact on the judicial system are considered. A comparative analysis is carried out between the Court of biys and the Court of Islamic law. The ways of truce, conversion, ways of satisfaction in Kazakh nation and qadai, rizai, sulh and taqim in Sharia and their usage in daily life and solving issues are compared. The election of the Khan and his abdication from the throne of the period of the Kazakh Khanate and the appointment of the Caliph and his ghazal are compared as well as the relationship between religious power and political power. Examples of religious or ethical rules are considered comparing, in particular hospitality, crime and punishment. The laws of customs and norms of Sharia in this traditional Kazakh society are studied in a comparable way. In conclusion, despite the immense space of the territory in the Kazakh steppe, some traditionally legal norms and rules (including even minor rules) in Kazakh society are the same in all regions of the Kazakh steppe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]