On May 12, 2018 Chinese delegation headed by Hasan Yang Fa Ming, Chairman of Islamic Union of China visited Muslim Board of Uzbekistan. The guests were received by Sheikh Abdulaziz Mansur, Deputy Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan who opened the meeting with introductory speech about positive development in the religious sphere in our country.
In its turn Mr. Hasan Yang Fa Ming noted that there were more than 50 different nationalities living in China, among 30 million Muslims in China there were Uzbek, Uyghur, Huey, Kazak, Tatar, Tajik, Dunsyan, Salar, Boan and other nationalities. Almost half of Chinese live in Sinzhan-Uygur autonomous region. There are 30 thousand mosques and 10 Islamic educational establishments. Chinese government pays equal attention to all religious representations and their activity is coordinated by the Committee for religious affairs. Islamic religious organizations are run by Chinese Islamic Association. This organization has more than 70 employees. Fetwas (religious relics) are based on Hanafi mazkhab with Moturidi creed. 99% of Chinese Muslims follow Hanafi mazkhab. Mr. Hasan Yang also mentioned that Chinese Muslims were pleased to see Uzbek delegation in the International Islamic Symposium held in Urumchi in 2016. The Chairman of Islamic Union of China expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, showed his readiness for partnership and cordially invited Muslim Board of Uzbekistan to visit China.
Nuriymon Abulhasan, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Religious Affairs and Firdavs Halilov, Deputy Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization also made informative speeches about the scope of activities carried out in the religious sphere.
The sides exchanged with gifts.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
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.