“Linking Islam to Violence Contradicts Its Essence”: Uzbekistan Discusses Islamic Civilizational Heritage
Uzbekistan
Science, education and the preservation of historical memory are emerging as key instruments of dialogue at the first International Forum of Islamic Civilization, which has brought together more than 450 scholars, religious figures, diplomats and researchers from over 50 countries in Uzbekistan.
The five-day forum is being held in Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez and focuses on the contribution of Islamic civilization to global science and intellectual life. Discussions centre on expanding international academic cooperation, preserving manuscript heritage and applying digital technologies.
In his address to participants, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that amid conflicts, mistrust, extremism and Islamophobia, science, culture, education and shared moral values remain essential foundations for peace and sustainable development.
One of the forum’s key objectives is to challenge stereotypes linking Islam with violence. “Linking Islam to violence or extremism contradicts its true nature,” said Rustam Jabborov, Scientific Secretary of the Center for Islamic Civilization.
Particular attention is being paid to the legacy of Central Asian scholars. ICESCO Director-General Salem bin Mohammed AlMalik highlighted the contributions of Al-Khwarizmi, Ulugh Beg and Al-Biruni to modern science, noting the relevance of their principles to artificial intelligence technologies and astronomy.
According to forum participants, nearly 100,000 manuscripts created by scholars from Mawarannahr have been identified in libraries around the world. Artificial intelligence is being considered as a tool for cataloguing, studying and preserving this heritage.
More than 70 international initiatives involving universities, museums and research centres have been presented at the forum. The agenda also includes the Tashkent Declaration and expanded cooperation in science, education and digital technologies.
In his address to participants, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that amid conflicts, mistrust, extremism and Islamophobia, science, culture, education and shared moral values remain essential foundations for peace and sustainable development.
One of the forum’s key objectives is to challenge stereotypes linking Islam with violence. “Linking Islam to violence or extremism contradicts its true nature,” said Rustam Jabborov, Scientific Secretary of the Center for Islamic Civilization.
Particular attention is being paid to the legacy of Central Asian scholars. ICESCO Director-General Salem bin Mohammed AlMalik highlighted the contributions of Al-Khwarizmi, Ulugh Beg and Al-Biruni to modern science, noting the relevance of their principles to artificial intelligence technologies and astronomy.
According to forum participants, nearly 100,000 manuscripts created by scholars from Mawarannahr have been identified in libraries around the world. Artificial intelligence is being considered as a tool for cataloguing, studying and preserving this heritage.
More than 70 international initiatives involving universities, museums and research centres have been presented at the forum. The agenda also includes the Tashkent Declaration and expanded cooperation in science, education and digital technologies.
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