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09 May, 2026, 21 Dhū al-Qa‘dah, 1447

Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

19.02.2018   31075   3 min.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband

The President of Uzbekistan had visited this complex on March 10, 2017, gave appropriate instructions on its further improvement, creating necessary conditions for pilgrims. 

The President inspected activities that have been implemented over the past period. 

According to tradition, surahs from the Quran were read. 

A consistent work is being carried out in accordance with the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on preparation for the 915th anniversary of Abdulhalik Gijduvani’s birth and the 700th anniversary of Bahauddin Naqshband’s birth of July 11, 2017. The Head of the state was provided with information on the “road map” of spiritual-enlightenment, scientific-practical events in connection with these anniversaries.

 
Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband 

It is planned to hold events on “Naqshbandi readings” for pilgrims, a scientific practical conference for university students, and a scientific conference for students of religious education institutions of the country on “High human qualities in teachings of Khojagon-Naqshbandiyya”. In addition, it is planned to organize an international scientific and practical conference on “Seven spiritual guides of Bukhara: renaissance value of Sufi teaching of Central Asia for the Islamic civilization”. 

The President of the country noted the need of conducting these events at a high organizational level. 

The last resting places of seven spiritual guides – Bahauddin Naqshband, Abdulhalik Gijduvani, Arif Revgari, Ali Romitani, Babai Samosi, Anjir Fagnavi, Said Amir Kulal are revered not only by people of Uzbekistan, but also by Muslims all over the world. 

The Head of the state was informed about the plans on reconstruction of these complexes and opening of new tourist routes. Therefore, it is planned to restore the mausoleums, landscape their territories, build hotels, teahouses, shopping complexes and parking lots. 

The distance between these complexes is 122 kilometers. Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave instructions on organizing a modern infrastructure along the roads linking the mausoleums. In addition, the need was noted for organizing a special faculty on studying the history of Bukhara in Bukhara State University. 

Along the roads linking the mausoleums of seven spiritual guides, it is necessary to establish stands with information about their lives and activities, for pilgrims. To do this, it is necessary to pay attention to training personnel, emphasized the President. 

The Head of the state considered each of the submitted projects, gave instructions on their development. 
 

 

Abu Bakir Urozov, UzA
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8 Facts About Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA)

14.10.2025   27951   2 min.
8 Facts About Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA)

1. Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA) was kept as slave

An Abyssinian, Bilal (RA) was kept as slave in Makkah. He (RA) was a slave of Ummayah bin Khalaf.

2 His master was a virulent enemy of Islam

Ummayah couldn’t tolerate the fact that Islam was being spread. Yet, Bilal (RA) his Ethiopian slave, converted into a Muslim.

Ummayah bin Khalaf was planning either to kill Him or to make him change his religion. But believe of Bilal (RA) on Allah didn’t let him fear from His master. He got succeeded in his plannings and sent Him for a punishment.

3. The inhuman punishment

In the Arabian Desert, Bilal (RA) was laid under the sparkling sun on the hot sand. Then, heavyweight hot rocks were placed on his body to make the situation worse.

He was burning due to the hot sand from the back of His body whereas, the upper body was burnt by the hot pieces of rocks. Also, He wasn’t able to move due to the weight of rocks.

4. The nights of lashes:

His believe made His master angrier. Bin Khalaf started lashing Him every night. He was tortured alternatively by Ummayah bin Khalaf and Abu Jahl.

5. Abu Bakr (RA)

Bilal (RA)’s punishment ended and He started living a free life as Abu Bakr (RA) bought him from Ummayah.

6. Bilal RA was the first Muezzin of Islam

Allah Almighty rewarded Him for His patience and He was made the Muazzin for the Mosque of Prophet (PBUH).

7. The death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):

After the death of Prophet (PBUH), Bilal (RA) wasn’t able to continue living in Madinah. He left Madina but returned after few days when He saw Prophet (PBUH) in a Dream demanding Him to pay a visit.

8. The request of Hasan and Hussain (RA):

When Bilal (RA) moved back in Madina, Hussain and Hasan (RA) requested Him to give Azan. After few years, Bilal (RA) finally left Madinah forever.

He died in Damascus in 20 AH. His tomb is located in Bab al Saghir, a graveyard in Damascus.