On January 4, 2018 the Representation office of Tashkent region of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan held the meeting dedicated to the analysis of the enlightenment works carried out in 2017. Ortikbek Yusupov, the Chairman of the committee on religious affairs under Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Usmankhan Alimov, Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan and Khayrulla Turmatov, Chief Imam of Tashkent region took part in the event.
During the meeting the works executed in 2017 were analyzed: achievements and drawbacks discussed. It was noted that today imams had to be capable of understanding all changes in our society as well as in the world.
It was also underlined that precious heritage of our great ancestor scholars should be studied and delivered to our next generation. Khayrulla Turmatov, chief imam of Tashkent region also informed about the preparation works for Qur’an competition.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
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On the pages of “Haber7”, one of Turkey's most authoritative and popular information portals, an article titled “Renaissance era suits Uzbekistan exceptionally well” was published by Mürsel Gündoğdu, a Maturidism researcher and author. The publication highly praises the reforms underway in New Uzbekistan within the framework of the Third Renaissance concept, the activities of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, and the international significance of the 1st International Forum of Islamic Civilization, held under the motto “The Path of Peace, tolerance and enlightenment”. It is specifically noted that the forum is taking place with the participation of authoritative international organizations and scholars from various countries around the world.
The daily newspaper Türkiye, which has a circulation of approximately 100,000 copies, published an article titled “A bridge between science and diplomacy is being built in Tashkent”. It emphasizes that at a time when global geopolitics is undergoing painful transformations and threats such as radicalism and Islamophobia undermine international stability, constructive initiatives emerging from the cradles of ancient civilizations serve as a strategic compass for all of humanity. The 1st International Forum of Islamic Civilization, held at the majestic Center of Islamic Civilization in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, went far beyond the scope of a regional cultural event, transforming into an intellectual bridge guiding global diplomacy.