Commemorating Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf
At the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the mosque that is being built in Chilanzar district will be named after Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf.
The President of Uzbekistan visited the construction site of this mosque, in Tashkent.
Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf was a scholar, not only well-known in Uzbekistan, but also recognized throughout the Islamic world, said Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He devoted his life to studying and promoting the foundations of our sacred religion, educating youth in the spirit of enlightened Islam.
Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf in 1989, in a very difficult time, became chairman, mufti of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Central Asia and Kazakhstan. That period has a special place in the history as the time of revival of Islamic science, religious traditions and values. He made a great contribution to resolution of many unnecessary disagreements in those difficult years.
As mufti he conducted wide international activity, became able to establish and develop cultural and enlightenment ties with many Islamic countries.
Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf as mufti and as a deputy of the Supreme Council of the former union introduced an appeal to the government, which set out issues of respecting the rights of Muslims, creating necessary conditions for them.
Coming out with such an initiative at a time when the totalitarian ideology was dominant, without a doubt, was a great feat, said President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. As a result, the Soviet government changed its policy towards Muslims, mosques and madrassas were opened, the number of pilgrims performing the Hajj increased. In 1990, 500 Muslims succeeded in performing the Hajj from the Central Asian republics through the city of Tashkent. This is a great result, considering that at that time only 20-30 people from the whole union went to the Hajj annually.
Sheikh Muhammad Sadik enjoyed great respect and authority among Muslims of the whole world. He was a member of such authoritative organizations as the Executive Bureau of the Assembly of Islamic Scholars and World Thinkers, the International Union of Muslim Scholars, the Muslim World League, the Royal Academy of Jordan. He was awarded the “Laurel of the Nile” gold medal of the Arab Republic of Egypt. It should be emphasized that no one in the history of modern Uzbekistan has reached such heights in the Islamic sciences as he did.
An outstanding scholar wrote more than 100 books on various religious and enlightenment themes. Wise words, conversations, speeches on radio and television, books, including audiobooks of the Sheikh took a firm place in the life of people of Uzbekistan.
With his profound knowledge, good instruction and exemplary activities, Sheikh Muhammad Sadik Muhammad Yusuf is an example of conscientious service for the sake of the Motherland and development of religion. Studying his life and scientific activity, familiarizing people with his heritage is an honorable duty.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, getting acquainted with the project of the mosque, noted the need for its further improvement, studying the proposals of the population and religious figures.
Zeki Kaymaz: Over the next ten years, I see Uzbekistan as a bright star among the states of the Turkic world
Ahead of the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan, Professor Zeki Kaymaz, a philologist and Member of the Scientific Council of the Turkish Language Institute, conveyed his sincere congratulations and best wishes through Dunyo Information Agency:
- First of all, I would like to congratulate the people of Uzbekistan on the 35th Anniversary of their Independence. Thirty-five years is a significant period. As a citizen of Türkiye, whose history spans more than a century, I wholeheartedly wish you to witness many more centuries to come and for Uzbekistan to experience wonderful and prosperous times.
Furthermore, looking briefly at history, we can see that Türkiye and Uzbekistan, particularly Central Asia, have shared close relations since ancient times. Especially during the national liberation war of Türkiye, we always remember with great gratitude the assistance rendered to us by the peoples of this region. These events are forever etched in our history.
Speaking of the present day, I would like to emphasize that the fraternal Uzbek people are, first and foremost, a brotherly nation and a brotherly republic to us, as well as an ancient and cherished friend.
Furthermore, as a citizen of Türkiye, I am immensely pleased with the current state and development processes of Uzbekistan. Every time we visit this beautiful land, we witness a magnificent and well-prosperous country. Your nation is home to numerous centers of culture and enlightenment. Undeniably, the roots of this civilization and cultural heritage trace back to deep antiquity.
It is particularly important to note that during the First Renaissance in Central Asia, which occurred in the early Middle Ages, and the Second Renaissance, which followed the era of Amir Temur, great civilizations were formed on these lands. It is of profound spiritual significance for us that the holy place of pilgrimage associated with the name of Imam al-Bukhari is located in Samarkand, and that Imam al-Maturidi was an outstanding scholar born and nurtured on this very soil.
To put it briefly, from a geostrategic perspective, over the next ten years, I see Uzbekistan as a bright star among the states of the Turkic world, particularly among the countries of Central Asia.
There are solid grounds for this. Firstly, it is a strong economy. Secondly, a rich culture and history with deep roots in the past. And, of course, the enduring friendship between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.
Our wish is that these bonds of friendship grow even stronger, and that the relations between the two nations in the cultural and economic spheres ascend to an even higher level.
Once again, I wholeheartedly congratulate Uzbekistan on its Independence Day and convey my most sincere and warmest greetings to the Uzbek people.
May the Almighty grant us all the opportunity to witness many more 35-year milestones together - in an atmosphere of success, development, prosperity and brotherhood.
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