Training Seminars Commenced for Female Religious Educators (Otinoyis)
The Women's Department of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan is conducting a series of educational seminars for "Otinoyi" (female religious educators) via the ZOOM platform. The curriculum provides comprehensive insights into Aqidah (creed), Fiqh (jurisprudence), Seerah (prophetic biography), Hadith, as well as the regulations for Mawlid events and funeral rites.
The program began with sessions dedicated to Aqidah and Fiqh. More than 2,000 participants attended the initial lecture titled "Issues of Purification in Islamic Sharia," conducted by Odinakhon Muhammad Sodiq, a senior lecturer at the "Khadichai Kubro" Women's Madrasa.
The training sessions are led by specialists from the Fatwa Center, faculty members of the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhari, and educators from the "Khadichai Kubro" Secondary Special Islamic Educational Institution for Women.
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Şeyda Sağlam: Samarkand reflects grandeur, while Bukhara speaks to the human spirit
Turkish art historian and researcher Şeyda Sağlam published an article on the popular website “61 Saat” about the potential of Uzbekistan in the sphere of pilgrimage tourism, in which she shared her impressions of a trip through the historical cities of the country, reports Dunyo IA.
In the article “The Polish of Samarkand, The Prayer of Bukhara: The Spiritual Route of the Journey to Uzbekistan”, author noted that the journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva became for her not just a visit to cities, but an acquaintance with the historical and spiritual centers of the region.
According to the researcher, Samarkand impresses with its architectural heritage, Registan Square, Amir Temur Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda complex and the heritage of the scholar Imam Maturidi. She emphasized that the city reflects the grandeur of ancient civilizations and the role of science in the history of Central Asia.
Şeyda Sağlam paid special attention to Bukhara, noting its spiritual atmosphere and significance as one of the centers of Islamic culture. Among the places that made an impression on her, she named the Kalyan Minaret, the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the Bahauddin Naqshband complex and the Ark Citadel.
“Samarkand is a city of outward grandeur, while Bukhara speaks to the human spirit”, the researcher noted.
Article became another publication in the Turkish media aimed at promoting the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, in particular, its opportunities in the sphere of cultural and pilgrimage tourism.
