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ABSTRACT
The new image of Uzbekistan, which is being renewed by the world's leading initiatives in this direction, is being
presented to the world community. In turn, it deserves high recognition and support from the international
community. The article discusses reforms in religion and religious education in New Uzbekistan.
KEYWORDS
New Uzbekistan, freedom of conscience, religious education, secular education, religious educational institutions.
INTRODUCTION
New Uzbekistan is a free, prosperous and prosperous
state for our people, which is based on the principles
of friendly cooperation with the world community,
while adhering to the universally recognized norms
and principles of democracy, human rights and
freedoms. [1:12]At the heart of the idea of a "new
Uzbekistan" are the dreams and aspirations of our
great ancestors, who in general, are the foundations of
the First and Second Awakening in our national history.
Research Article
RELIGION AND REFORMS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN NEW
UZBEKISTAN
Submission Date:
May 10, 2022,
Accepted Date:
May 20, 2022,
Published Date:
May 30, 2022
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THE MAIN PART
In recent years, the country has taken steps to
strengthen the bonds of friendship and solidarity
between the religious and educational spheres,
especially among members of different religions, as
well as the principles of religious tolerance.
During this period, the community was able to spread
the teachings of moderate Islam in depth and to
propagate it, channel its educational power to
creativity and development of science, by studying
scientific heritage of our ancestors reinforce immunity
against foreign spirituality, especially in straightening
spirituality of the youth. Extensive work has been done
on the surface, as President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan Sh.M.Mirziyoyev claimed, “Today, we
believe that the most important task is to convey to the
world community the true humanitarian nature of
Islam. Because Islam calls us to goodness and peace, to
the preservation of true human virtues” [2: 2].
In particular, international experts in the field of
religious freedom, experts in the field during their visits
to our country are directly involved in ensuring
religious freedom, simplification of existing norms, the
fight against radicalism, as well as practical work on
education against ignorance.
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on December 12, 2018,
at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, the
representatives of 193 member states adopted a
special resolution “On Enlightenment and Religious
Tolerance” unanimously. It is also important to note
that this resolution is aimed at ensuring the right to
education for all, promoting the eradication of illiteracy
and ignorance, and, most importantly, tolerance and
mutual respect, as well as religious freedom. It is
characterized by tolerance and mutual respect,
ensuring religious freedom, protecting the rights of
believers, and helping to prevent discrimination. In the
past, in spite of all the good deeds that have been
done, there have been a number of misconceptions
about our sacred religion.
In the past, without looking to good deeds, which were
done, negative attitudes aroused against our holy
religion. Regarding such negative attitudes, President
Sh. Mirziyoyev said at the 72nd session of the UN: "We
consider it the most important task to convey to the
world community the true human nature of Islam.
Conceptually, the focus is on the idea of
"enlightenment against ignorance", expanding the
scope of knowledge of young people, educating them
on the basis of the noble ideas expressed in the works
of our ancestors. It is education and enlightenment
that are the main factors in the well-being of a society,
it calls people to goodness, it encourages them to be
generous and patient [3: 285].
In the past, effective work has been done to ensure the
right of citizens to freedom of conscience, to preserve
our national and religious values, to study and promote
our rich scientific and historical heritage, and to study
religious teachings.
We understand science in a broad sense. For this
reason, along with secular educational institutions,
schools and madrasas, scientific and educational
centers are being established in our country [4: 290].
In particular, the newly adopted Law of the Republic of
Uzbekistan "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious
Organizations" is aimed at ensuring interfaith
harmony, strengthening mutual understanding and
solidarity between members of different religions and
faiths in society.
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From time immemorial, along with Islam, other
religions have developed in our land without
interfering with each other and contributed to the
spiritual growth of society [5: 232].
Another important issue is that in the last 5 years, the
system of religious education has been radically
improved, and new educational institutions have been
established.
At present, the International Islamic Academy of
Uzbekistan specializes in training mature specialists in
secular and religious sciences, as well as the Tashkent
Islamic Institute, Mir Arab Higher Madrasah, School of
Hadith, 10 secondary special Islamic schools, Orthodox
and Protestant seminaries.
Today, the field of religious education in Uzbekistan
can be conditionally divided into 3 spheres:
Professional religious education in theology;
Academic education in religion in secular
educational institutions;
To study the rules of religious practice, which are
of interest to the population and are considered
necessary for everyday life, as well as to acquire
knowledge based on religious views on issues
related to morality (domestic religious education)
[6:23].
In order to study the rich historical, scientific and
spiritual heritage of Islamic science and culture, to
introduce it to the world community, and most
importantly, to reveal the humane nature of Islam.
Over the past five years, the Islamic Civilization Center
in Uzbekistan -Research Center, School of Hadith,
Imam Termizi International Research Complex in
Surkhandarya, Abul Muin Nasafi Complex in
Kashkadarya. Kolaversa, Tasawwuf schools in Bukhara
region, Aqeeda schools in Kashkadarya region, Islamic
law schools in Fergana region, Hadis and Kalam schools
in Samarkand region have been launched.
Furthermore, “Tasawwuf” in Bukhare region,
“Aqeede” in Kashkadarya region, “Islam Law” in
Feghana region, “Hadith” and “Kalom” scientific
schools were established.
In-depth study of the heritage of our great scholars,
who made an invaluable contribution to the
development of Islamic culture and science in our
country, development of sacred steps, preservation of
the purity of our sacred religion, protection of the
population, especially youth, from the influence of
religious ideas. Extensive work has been done to
educate our religious values in the spirit of respect.
Significant work has been done to bring these
processes to the attention of the population and the
world community, to disseminate them widely, and to
bring the news of religious and enlightenment life to
the community in a timely manner.
In particular, 55 websites have been upgraded in the
system of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan alone, and
1300 resources have been provided for the regular
operation of social networks.
It should be noted that during this period, the number
of printed and electronic literature imported for the
purpose of developing the activities of religious
educational institutions, research centers has
increased. In particular, in the last four years, 3,500
books of 644 titles have been delivered to the Imam
Bukhari International Research Center, about 1,500
books of 356 titles have been delivered to the School
of Hadith, and more than 7,000 titles of electronic
literature on Islamic sciences have been delivered.
At the same time, the Center for Islamic Civilization has
prepared more than 10 books and pamphlets on the
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role of Muslim thinkers in the development of world
civilization in Uzbekistan. More than 20 works of Imam
Termizi, Hakim Termizi and other Termez scholars have
been translated into Uzbek by the Imam Termizi
International Research Center. Imam Bukhari, Imam
Moturidi, Imam Nasafy, Saffar Bukhari and others,
represents Imam Bukhari International Research
Center. Most of the works of such great scholars have
been translated and more than 50 books have been
published.
In order to meet the needs of our people in religious
education, in accordance with paragraph 6 of the
program of Measured approved by Decree № PF- 5416
of 16 April 2018 of the President of the Republic of
Uzbekistan "On measures to radically improve the
activities of religious education" Paid training courses
were organized. According to him, the Regulations of
the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan "On the course of
reading the Koran and Tajweed" have been approved.
In accordance with the requirements of the
Regulation, starting from June 10, 2018, training
courses on teaching the Holy Quran and Tajweed have
been launched. The training courses continue
according to the programs approved by the Muslim
Board of Uzbekistan.
These courses are organized in the Republic of
Karakalpakstan, Andijan, Bukhara, Surkhandarya,
Samarkand,
Jizzakh,
Fergana,
Namangan,
Kashkadarya, Khorezm regions and the city of
Tashkent.
To date, more than 22,000 of our citizens have
successfully completed these training courses.
Currently, 2,120 citizens are studying at the next stage.
Preservation of our national and religious values, study
of the invaluable heritage of our great ancestors, who
made a great contribution to the development of
world science and culture, and upbringing young
people as full-fledged human beings is one of the most
important social and spiritual conditions in society.
In conclusion, Uzbekistan has been an important part
of the Great Silk Road for thousands of years. Science
and culture centers have always been developed here.
Naturalness, hospitality and respect for other cultures
of our people are the main factors in their
development. That is why today in our country the
customs and traditions of different peoples are
developing in harmony.
As a result, the sharp policy pursued by the head of our
state in the field of religion and education, in the true
sense of the word, serves as a basis for peace,
tranquility and stability in the world.
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