On November 8, it was held the Republican stage of the competition “Imam of the year”. The event was organized by the Muslims board of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
The competition aimed to choose the most intelligent imam of the Uzbekistan. Traditionally, the event was begun with prayers pray from the Holy Quran.
The contest was marked in a 70-point system. At the beginning of the contest participants chose the numbers and identified their order of participation.
The conditions of the competition are answering questions, interpretation Holy Quran’s verses.
All participants were tested and the winners of the contest were chosen.
It is important to give people the reliable knowledge on Islam. In this way imams play the main role in leading society.
The latest group of Uzbek pilgrims is performing their acts of worship in Makkah al-Mukarramah, including the Tawaf (circumambulation) of the Kaaba, as well as the five daily prayers and voluntary (nafl) prayers.
They also visited several sacred sites such as Mount Arafat, Mount Nur, Mount Thawr, and the blessed valleys of Mina and Muzdalifah.
During their stay in Madinah al-Munawwarah, the pilgrims visited the Rawdah, Mount Uhud, and the Quba Mosque, and continue to perform their daily and optional prayers at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Throughout the journey, Uzbek pilgrims have been treated with great respect and provided with comfortable accommodations — Pullman Zamzam Hotel (Madinah) and Al-Ayyam Elite Hotel (Makkah) offer excellent 5-star services to ensure a pleasant stay.
May Allah Almighty accept the worship and prayers of all the pilgrims and grant us the honor of making supplication beside His Sacred House.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan