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16 August, 2026, 3 Rabī‘ al-awwal, 1448

The Manuscript of the Uthmanic Mushaf at the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan Under Scholarly Study

24.10.2025   108186   2 min.
The Manuscript of the Uthmanic Mushaf at the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan Under Scholarly Study

The manuscript of the Uthmanic Mushaf preserved at the Library of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan is currently undergoing codicological examination.
This research involves a team of scholars including Shaykh Alijon Qori Fayzullah, Head of the “Qur’an and Tajwid Education” Department; Kamoliddin Mahkamov, Head of the Library Department; and Jahongir Qori Nematov, Head of the “Qur’anic Studies” Department at Tashkent Islamic Institute.

Shaykh Alijon Qori Fayzullah emphasized the importance of observing accuracy and trustworthiness when studying and reproducing the script of the Mushaf. He highlighted significant rules of orthography and recitation (qira’at) related to the original handwriting of the Uthmanic Mushaf currently kept at the “Muhi Muborak” Madrasa Museum.

The digital copy of the original Uthmanic Mushaf serves as the main object of the study. In preparing the critical text, researchers also refer to other ancient copies of the Mushaf preserved in Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Each line of the manuscript is being carefully rewritten, with verse and line numbers marked in red. Any textual discrepancies found in the 19th-century copied version are noted in the margins and explained through scholarly commentary.

With the support of the Fund for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan, both local and international experts — including Dr. Christine Rose from the University of Cambridge, French restorers Achel Delaeau and Coralie Barbe, and Nil Baydar, Head of the Istanbul Manuscripts Workshop and Archive Department — have developed a phased restoration plan to ensure the long-term preservation of the sacred manuscript.

Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

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Saudi Press: Uzbekistan plays an important role in the revival of Islamic Science and Cultural Heritage

20.07.2026   45326   2 min.
Saudi Press: Uzbekistan plays an important role in the revival of Islamic Science and Cultural Heritage

Analytical materials dedicated to the 1st  International Forum of Islamic Civilization held in Uzbekistan, as well as the initiatives put forward within its framework, have been published in the authoritative media of Saudi Arabia, reports Dunyo IA.

In particular, “Al-Watan” newspaper presented the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization not merely as a traditional academic meeting, but as a large-scale historical project aimed at the revival of Islamic culture. In the publication, Uzbekistan is recognized as one of the most important historical cradles of the Islamic world.

UNA” Information Agency paid special attention to the reforms in the religious and educational sphere implemented at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

It is emphasized that the restoration and study of the rich spiritual and cultural heritage in the country has been elevated to the rank of state policy. It is noted that the Samarkand Declaration, adopted following the forum, as well as the new scientific initiatives proposed on its basis, will be of great importance for the preservation of the traditions of Hadith studies and Islamic heritage.

Saudi media also detailed the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan. It is noted that the Center is a modern scientific and educational institution designed to study, preserve and popularize the Islamic culture, scientific heritage, and spiritual values of the country.

Center's exposition includes materials on the lives and scientific heritage of great scholars born on the territory of modern Uzbekistan, rare manuscripts, ancient copies of the Quran, archaeological finds, historical documents, works of art, as well as modern interactive multimedia exhibitions.