The final round of Republican Qur’an Competition – 2018 has been continuing for three days since April 21st. In his opening speech at the final round of the contest Usmanhan Alimov, Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, muftiy congratulated all participants and organizers for the blessing path they have gone through. “People who learn and listen to Qur’an always stay spiritually and morally fit as Qur’an guides only to true path by soothing hearts and making people reflect”.
Earlier to the final round Hasanhon Abdulmajidov, Chairman of Contest Judges Board that muftiy presented privilege to people with disabilities to participate in the final round even though they were not able to get the first place in the previous stage.
Participants got even more excited when they heard about outstanding news. The only winner who receives highest score will receive the President Sh. Mirziyoyev’s automobile gift and all other participants who takes the first places in various nominations will receive three Umrah travel packages: one package for the winner and two other packages for the winners parents. It must be noted that such a high attention to participants has never been observed in Qur’an Competition history. Even though Qur’an learners are always respected among us, as muslims we strongly believe that the greatest reward for Qur’an readers is in the Hereafter.
At the initiative of the Embassy of Uzbekistan, Chairman of the Muslim Religious Union in Poland Mufti Tomasz Miśkiewicz, paid a visit to our country, reports Dunyo IA.
Within the framework of the visit, First Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan Hamidjon Ishmatbekov and Deputy Chairman Zayniddin domla Eshonkulov, received the delegation led by Mufti Tomasz Miśkiewicz.
During the meeting, parties reviewed issues regarding the strengthening of interaction, the exchange of experience between religious figures, the development of pilgrimage tourism and the expansion of cooperation in the field of halal standards.
Polish delegation was briefed on the religious and educational life in Uzbekistan, the activities of the Muslim Board, functioning of mosques, madrasas and the Fatwa Center, as well as the ongoing reforms within the system of religious education.
A meeting was also held between Mufti Tomasz Miśkiewicz and the Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, Firdavs Abdukhalikov. Participants exchanged views on the Center's role in the international scientific and educational landscape, as well as prospects for future cooperation. Following the discussion, Polish delegation toured the expositions dedicated to the historical, scientific, cultural and religious heritage of Uzbekistan.
Within the framework of the visit's program, the delegation met with the Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, Sukhrobjon Bobokalonov. During the meeting, detailed information was presented on the country's rich historical, cultural and Islamic heritage, alongside measures being undertaken to develop pilgrimage tourism.
Parties paid special attention to opportunities for popularizing the heritage of great Islamic scholars - such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Maturidi, Imam Tirmidhi and Bahauddin Naqshband - as well as the historical monuments and shrines of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara among the Muslim communities of Poland. The sides discussed prospects for expanding cooperation and a broader presentation of Uzbekistan's pilgrimage tourism potential in Poland.
At the conclusion of the visit, Polish delegation traveled to Samarkand and Bukhara, where they familiarized themselves with historical shrines, pilgrimage sites and other landmarks.