Uzbek literature
Uzbek literature Literature and art of Uzbekistan is called one of the bright and wonderful pages of the history of the world artistic culture. Along with Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, India and China, Central Asia laid the foundations of human civilization. The emergence of a cultural phenomenon in Uzbekistan is mainly due to its geographical Mesopotamia, where agricultural centers have been location in the Central Asian formed since ancient times. Uzbek literature history The most ancient Uzbek oral literary works are over 200 epic poems, many legends, epic songs performed by folk poets - bakhshi. Heroes of folklore struggle with hostile forces evil spirits, dragons. The oldest cycle of epic poems Ker-ogly and the poem Alpamysh were written around the 10th century. Alpamysh went in the folklore of all the peoples of Central Asia. It talks about the courage of folk heroes, courage and hatred of enemies; it contains many witty aphorisms, vivid metaphors, colorful descriptions. Another popular work from the cycle Ker-ogly is a poem about the transforming power of love of Ravshan-Hon. Many times later it was processed by folk poets. The satirical novels of Nasreddin Afandi, in which the khans and bais are derided, are popular. In the oral Uzbek literature, people of different nationalities - Chinese, Iranian, Turkmen, Negro, etc., female images are devoid of sentimentality. In the XI century, many works are created, based on religious norms of Islamic morality. These are the instructive poems "Kugadau Bilig" ("Knowledge of Grace" or "Science of Happiness") by Yusuf Khas Hadjib Balasaguni, the poem "Khibat al-Khakaik" ("Gift of Truths") by Ahmad Yugnaki.
Prepeared by Imam Bukhari Tashkent Islamic Institute , Department of languages , English teacher Kadirov Farrukh
Saudi Press: Uzbekistan plays an important role in the revival of Islamic Science and Cultural Heritage
Analytical materials dedicated to the 1st International Forum of Islamic Civilization held in Uzbekistan, as well as the initiatives put forward within its framework, have been published in the authoritative media of Saudi Arabia, reports Dunyo IA.
In particular, “Al-Watan” newspaper presented the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization not merely as a traditional academic meeting, but as a large-scale historical project aimed at the revival of Islamic culture. In the publication, Uzbekistan is recognized as one of the most important historical cradles of the Islamic world.
“UNA” Information Agency paid special attention to the reforms in the religious and educational sphere implemented at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
It is emphasized that the restoration and study of the rich spiritual and cultural heritage in the country has been elevated to the rank of state policy. It is noted that the Samarkand Declaration, adopted following the forum, as well as the new scientific initiatives proposed on its basis, will be of great importance for the preservation of the traditions of Hadith studies and Islamic heritage.
Saudi media also detailed the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan. It is noted that the Center is a modern scientific and educational institution designed to study, preserve and popularize the Islamic culture, scientific heritage, and spiritual values of the country.
Center's exposition includes materials on the lives and scientific heritage of great scholars born on the territory of modern Uzbekistan, rare manuscripts, ancient copies of the Quran, archaeological finds, historical documents, works of art, as well as modern interactive multimedia exhibitions.
