The Grand Mufti of Uzbekistan, Sheikh Nuriddin Khaliqnazar, Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, has been appointed as a member of the Scientific Council of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Complex for the Prophet's Hadith in Saudi Arabia.
This international academy marks the sixth prestigious global organization in which the Grand Mufti holds membership. The Complex was established by royal decree of King Salman in 2017 and is headquartered in the holy city of Madinah. The Complex and its Scientific Council are headed by His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad bin Hassan Al-Sheikh, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars of Saudi Arabia.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Popular Pakistani portal “The Diplomatic Insight” has published an article by Muhammad Asif Noor, Executive Director of the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, on Uzbekistan’s enlightenment heritage, reports Dunyo IA.
Author notes that the country is seeking to link its rich historical heritage with modern development. In his assessment, museums, research centers, specialized schools and cultural diplomacy are becoming part of the policy aimed at laying the foundations for the Third Renaissance.
Article also highlights the role of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, as well as the heritage of Amir Temur and the Temurids. Particular attention is paid to the development of the Center for Islamic Civilization and the Imam Bukhari complex, which, as noted, bring together the preservation of historical memory, education and scientific research.
Author also emphasizes the international significance of Uzbekistan’s cultural traditions, including Shashmaqom, Lazgi, Askiya and the art of bakhshi, many of which have been recognized by UNESCO.