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.
“Islom Nuri” (“The light of Islam”) published by Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has started introducing a special section to teach Arabic under the title “Let’s study Quran” since January 15. Arabic lessons are developed by Ibodulla Akhroro, Deputy Rector of Tashkent Islamic Institute. For those who are interested in learning are advised to subscribe to our newspaper or visit one of the mosques in your locality.
Additionally, official web portal of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan “muslim.uz” is also offering online Arabic lessons once a week. Besides, “Islom Nuri” (“The light of Islam”) newspaper Muslim Board of Uzbekistan is publishing “Hidoyat” (“The right path”) journal as well.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan