29.01.2021

The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is an impressive project both in scale and in content.

Today, on January 29, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the construction process of the center.

Previously, the Head of State visited the construction site several times, gave instructions on the high-quality performance of work, enrichment of content, having studied the opinions of prominent Islamic scholars and historians.  During today’s visit, the President has been reported on the work carried out in this direction.

The project of the central building, internal and external design, the content of the museum expositions were discussed with leading scientists, Islamic scholars and world art historians.  On this basis, a scientific and historical concept was developed, reflecting the great contribution of our ancestors to Islamic civilization.

During the acquaintance, a presentation of this concept took place.

- The purpose of my visit here is to see the results of what has already been done and prepare the basis for new researches that confirm that our sacred religion is a religion of goodness, humanity, calling on for spiritual enrichment and enlightenment, and the invaluable contribution that our ancestors made to these processes.  Today it is not difficult to build a magnificent building.  Here, we have constructed a building worthy of our ancestors.  Now we need to create a scientific environment worthy of our ancestors, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

It was noted that the Center would instill pride and admiration for the younger generation, and encourage them to follow a new way of development.

- Many people ask why the President cites two Renaissances as an example.  This is an idea, our goal for the future.  We must draw spiritual strength from history in order to reach the boundaries our country is striving to!  We hope that this Center will become one of the foundations of the third Renaissance.  Since, it will be a scientific, secular, modern center, said the President.

It was emphasized that when drawing up museum expositions, it is necessary to take into account the opinion of the people, organize a competition for this purpose, reflect the best ideas and proposals.

«Our country has brought up many scholars, hadith collectors, theologians, their heritage is colossal.  However, it must be admitted that we did not study this rich source in depth.  Therefore, this Center should scientifically substantiate and promote the idea of what a great people we are.  Everything here should convey the national idea.  The people who come to the Center, our youth, should receive a charge of spiritual strength and confidence», said the President.

The importance of developing cooperation with UNESCO, ISESCO and other international organizations and scientific centers was noted.

- The rules and formulas used today in such fundamental areas as mathematics, physics, geometry, astronomy, medicine are based on the discoveries of our ancestors.  The first scientific sources in the Middle Ages contained references to our ancestors.  However, later they disappeared, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In this regard, it was instructed to allocate additional funds and research grants to the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan for the study of primary sources of scientific works.

The task was set to prepare qualified guides-translators for the Center, specialized on the spread of Islam and the development of science in our country.

The instructions were given to establish a multimedia department at the Center to bring the scientific heritage to the youth audience in a modern format, as well as a workshop-laboratory of ancient calligraphic art.