Two new mosques have been opened in Pskent district and “Kamchik” high mountain pass.
Much efforts are being done to deliver the true and pure essense of Islam in our country. One of such actions was done in Pskent district last year when Usmankhan Alimov, the Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan and Khayrulla Turmatov, Chief Imam of Tashkent region put initial bricks to build the mosque “Usmat Ota”.
The capacity of the newly built mosque is 250-300 people and in the nearest future the construction of library, museum and parking lot are expected to be raised in an adjoining area.
In his speech Muftiy Usmonkhon Alimov congratulated muslims with this historical event. Later the guests were invited for a lunch organized by Akromov, District Mayor.
Another new mosque has been opened in Kuksaroy neighborhood, Okhangaron district, Tashkent region. The mosque “Islom nuri (Light of Islam)” is located just on the side of the highway of Kamchik mountain highway pass.
The opening ceremony was led by Muftiy Usmankhan Alimov, who in his speech expressed warm wishes to worshippers and made genuine prayers.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Contemporary Religious Issues Discussed
The Tashkent Islamic Institute hosted a Republican scientific-practical conference titled “Approaches in Research on Contemporary Theological and Jurisprudential Issues”.
The event brought together scholars, professors, and young researchers. The conference was opened by the Rector of the Institute, Uyg‘un G‘afurov, with a welcoming speech. The First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs, Davronbek Mahsudov, and the First Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Homidjon Ishmatbekov, extended their best wishes for the success of the conference.
Among the topics discussed were “The Sharia Rulings on Plastic Surgery”, “Rehabilitation of Individuals Affected by Deviant Ideologies”, “Modern Jurisprudential Issues Related to E-Commerce” and “The Foundations and Characteristics of the Maturidi Doctrine” along with other pressing subjects.
Within the framework of the conference, more than 70 scientific papers on Qur’anic studies, Hadith studies, jurisprudence (fiqh), kalam, and theology were included in a special academic collection.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
