State Adviser: Ku’ran competition helps to strengthen the belief of youth
On February 6th, Kakhramon Kuronboyev, President’s Adviser, Senator of Oliy Majlis, Chairman of Uzbekistan Youth Union held online dialogue at “Youth Press Club”.
During the discussion Kakhramon Kuronboyev expressed his view about the development on religious-enlightenment sphere as well as Uzbekistan Kuran Competition which consists of three stages.
State Adviser noted the following: “I have to say openly one thing. Today we are watching Kuran Competition on mass media. The event is being held jointly with Committee of Religious Affairs under Cabinet of Ministers, Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan Youth Union and Republican Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment. This has never happened before.”
Besides, the leader of Uzbekistan Youth Union underlined that the main purpose of holding the Kur’an Competition is to strengthen the belief of young people. He also mentioned that it is planned to hold Khadith competition in future.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Gandhi Praised Caliphs Abu Bakar and Umar as Role Models in His 1937 Newspaper
In the July 27, 1937 issue of his weekly journal Harijan, Mahatma Gandhi praised Islamic Caliphs Abu Bakar (RA) and Umar Farooq (RA) as examples of humble and responsible leadership.
In a rare reference to Islamic history, Mahatma Gandhi praised Caliphs Abu Bakar and Umar Farooq as examples of simple and honest leadership.
He made this statement in the July 27, 1937 issue of his weekly journal, Harijan, offering advice to Indian National Congress leaders as they began to hold public office.
In that issue of Harijan, Gandhi wrote:
“I cannot give you the reference of Ram Chandar or Krishna, because they were not considered as historical figures. I cannot help it but to present to you the names of (Hazrat) Abu Bakar (RA) and (Hazrat) Umar Farooq (RA). They were leaders of a vast Empire, yet they lived a life of austerity.” Harijan – Dated: 27.07.1937
This statement came during an important moment in India’s history. In 1937, the Indian National Congress formed governments in several provinces for the first time under British rule, following elections held under the Government of India Act, 1935.
Gandhi, always cautious about the moral health of leaders, urged Congress members not to be consumed by power or luxury. He used the examples of Caliphs Abu Bakar and Umar Farooq to remind them that true leaders live simply and serve the people.
Harijan was Gandhi’s weekly newspaper, launched in 1933 to support his social reform campaigns — especially against untouchability. The journal regularly featured Gandhi’s views on religion, politics, and ethics.
The journal was published in English, along with versions in Hindi (Harijan Sewak) and Gujarati (Harijanbandhu), and ran until 1955.
This was not the only time Gandhi showed appreciation for Islamic values. He often quoted the Quran, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions in speeches and writings.
