Newsletter No. 19
Winter 2020
Visits & Participations 11/02/2020 Visit of Mr Ahmed Yahic, on behalf of his father Dr Mustafa Jahic
The aim of the conference was to provide insight into the characteristics of this Islamic nation, revealing the features and facets of its identity, dusting off its intellectual and spiritual heritage, and shedding light on the scientific and civilisational legacy of scholars from Transoxiana (mā warā’ al-nahr). The conference discourse encompassed the recent landmark achievements, including the establishment of numerous scientific research centres, most prominently the Centre of Islamic Civilization, entrusted with research into the country’s scientific heritage, as well as promoting noble Islamic values and principles among the youth and the younger generation. The conference also reflected on an analysis of the life and works of Imām Abū Manšūr al-Māturīdī, a study of the evolution of Maturidiyya teachings after his death, and the biographies of his disciples and their scientific legacy. The conference also examined the importance of the heritage of Imām Abū Manšūr al-Māturīdī and his disciples in resolving emergent matters experienced in this day and age. International experts praised the practical measures taken by Uzbekistan in enhancing the activities of religious education bodies. This included founding the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Mir-i-Arab Madrassa Higher Education Institution, the Sufi Teaching School within Bahaud-Dīn Naqshaband Centre in Bukhara, the Imām alBukhārī Hadith Science School at Imām al-Bukhārī Memorial Complex, the Ilm al-Kalam School at Imām al-Māturīdī Centre in Samarkand, the Islamic Fiqh School in Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani Science Centre in Ferghana, and the Ilm al-Aqaid School at Abū al-Mu‘īn al-Nasafī Centre in Qashqadaryo. The Conference sessions involving discussion and activities resulted in a set of resolutions and recommendations, most importantly: • Establishing a memorial complex in Samarkand for
14/02/2020 Visit of Dr Adnan Al Sharif
3-5/3/2020 Participation of Al-Furqān Foundation at the International Conference on “Imām Abū Manšūr al-Māturīdī and the Teaching of Maturidiyya: The Past and the Present” The Republic of Uzbekistan Presidency and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs co-organised an international scientific conference titled: “Imām Abū Manšūr al-Māturīdī and the Teaching of Maturidiyya: The Past and the Present”. The conference was held over three days, 3-5 March 2020, in the city of Samarkand, the Republic of Uzbekistan. The conference witnessed the participation of delegations representing many Islamic bodies and scientific universities, as well as scholars from Uzbekistan, and over 70 scholars and thinkers from the Grand al-Azhar. In addition, it was attended by scholars, religious leaders, and directors of scientific and research centres from over 20 countries, including Malaysia, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, Britain, Italy, Bosnia Herzegovina, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Al-Furqān Islamic Heritage Foundation participated in this conference, represented by its Head of Projects & Publications, Mr Mohamed Drioueche.
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