Contribution of Mawarannahr scholars to world civilization discussed in Doha

Doha, Qatar’s capital, hosted a presentation on the research and educational potential of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, established at the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and its areas of international cooperation.

According to the Islamic Civilization Center, representatives from the academic, cultural, and educational communities of Uzbekistan and Qatar attended a presentation and an international academic seminar at the Diplomatic Institute of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Participants discussed scholars from Mawarannahr’s contributions to world civilization and Islamic sciences, as well as prospects for cooperation between the two countries.

The events were also attended by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar Ashraf Khodjaev, Qatar’s Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library Dr. Hamad bin Abdelaziz Al Kawari, and other officials.

Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan and Chairman of the Board of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan, delivered a lecture on the Islamic Civilization Center, covering its mission, projects and areas of cooperation.

Particular attention was paid to the historical and spiritual significance of the Mushaf of Uthman in the Islamic world. The immense contributions of scholars and thinkers from Mawarannahr to the advancement of science were also highlighted, along with the important role of Imam Termizi’s Sunan in contemporary Islamic education.

The event also featured an exhibition of publications from the Islamic Civilization Center, offering participants the opportunity to explore books that showcase Uzbekistan’s rich historical, scholarly, and spiritual heritage.

Abdulaziz Rustamov, UzA