First brick was laid for the “Norkhodja – the son of Valikhodja” grand mosque
Alhamdulillah, due to peace in our country and special attention from the state leader and state bodies to protect our traditional-religious values, new mosques are being raised. Looking at the various evil destructive incidences happening in the world towards mosques we cannot stop thanking Allah for the opportunity to build new mosques in our country.
“Norkhodja bin Valikhodja” grand mosque was initially built in 1962 in Fayzobod neighbourhood in Tashkent. The mosque did not function during the Soviet times. In the early period of independence (1991-1992) Norkhodja who resided in Fayzobod neighborhood initiated the reconstruction of the mosque. In 1997 the mosque was named after Norkhodja (the son of Valikhodja). From 1999 the mosque started to function as a grand mosque.
Considering the fact that the mosque needed to get completely reconstructed the first brick was laid on December 2.
Khazrat Usmonkhon Alimov, the Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muftiy and other official representatives took part in the brick laying ceremony of the mosque building. It was really enjoyable that it had happened during this month – the month of mawleed.
Press Service of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Professional Development Courses for Faculty of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan Conclude in Cairo
Faculty members of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan have successfully completed a two-week professional development course on “Developing Skills in Applying Innovative Approaches to Learning and Teaching the Arabic Language”, hosted by the “Al-Azhar” International Academy for Training Imams, Preachers and Fatwa Researchers, reports Dunyo IA.
Courses were organized as part of the initiatives of the Grand Imam of “Al-Azhar”, Professor Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb, aimed at enhancing the professional qualifications of scholars, researchers, and faculty members worldwide, as well as strengthening international scientific and academic cooperation.
During the training, participants attended lectures and engaged in practical sessions and seminars focusing on modern strategies for teaching the Arabic language, innovative pedagogical approaches and the practical development of language competencies.
The solemn closing ceremony was attended by Professor Hassan as-Saghir, President of the “Al-Azhar” International Academy, along with a representative from the Embassy of Uzbekistan. In his address, Professor Hassan as-Saghir commended the participants' dedication to acquiring new knowledge and their active engagement in the educational process, emphasizing that such programs foster scientific potential and advance Islamic enlightenment on an international scale.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, authors of the outstanding practical projects developed during the course received special recognition. Subsequently, the faculty members of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan were formally presented with certificates of completion.
