The Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex – the Pearl of New Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the completed construction work and the facilities created at the Imam Bukhari Complex.
At the initiative of the head of state, the complex was rebuilt in accordance with the high spiritual authority and great scientific legacy of the outstanding hadith collector, who occupies a special place in the Islamic world. All necessary amenities have been created for pilgrims.
In particular, a tourist center has been established at the complex. Modern infrastructure, comfortable hotels, and service facilities have been built on the adjacent 15-hectare property. Specifically, one four-star hotel, two three-star hotels, 22 family guesthouses with 176 beds, and a parking lot have been constructed. These facilities are fully equipped with communications networks, and landscaping has been completed.
As a result, while the Imam Bukhari complex previously received 12,000 pilgrims per day, its capacity now allows it to serve 65,000 pilgrims per day.
The memorial complex has become the jewel of Samarkand and New Uzbekistan. Its area covers 45 hectares. A huge mosque designed to accommodate 10,000 people, an administrative building, and a majestic iwan in the national style with 154 columns have been built within the complex.
Using the most advanced information technology, a unique, innovative museum consisting of nine pavilions has been constructed. It presents the life and scholarly legacy of Imam Bukhari, recognized in the Islamic world as the "Sultan of the Muhaddith," and his contribution to the development of Islamic education. The museum also explores the stories of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran, the genealogy of the Prophet Muhammad, information about his life in Mecca and Medina, and the process of collecting and writing the hadith.
Fourteen blue domes and four 75-meter minarets give the shrine a majestic appearance.
The head of our state inspected the facilities created at the tourist center and mosque.
As is well known, 1,500 years of Islamic history and Islamic scholarship are inconceivable without the names of great scholars and religious figures who grew up and achieved scholarly heights in our land. The Center for Islamic Civilization, which officially opened recently, further confirms this truth.
When discussing the science of hadith in the Islamic world, our region is undoubtedly among the first to be mentioned. This is because such great hadith scholars as Imam Bukhari and Imam al-Tirmidhi were born in this land.
In particular, Imam Bukhari's book, Sahih Bukhari, is one of the six most authoritative books of hadith recognized worldwide. The scholar, who studied the science of hadith from the age of ten, wrote more than 20 works. They continue to serve the Islamic Ummah to this day.
Every time the President visited Samarkand, he inspected the complex's construction, emphasizing that this site should become not only a center of pilgrimage but also a space for knowledge, education, and spiritual guidance. Imam Bukhari's great research, knowledge, and perfect moral qualities should serve as a noble example for pilgrims, especially young people.
"This unique structure clearly demonstrates the enormous potential of the New Uzbekistan. I believe this holy site will become a blessed place, spreading goodness and enlightenment to our people and all Muslims around the world. I am convinced that the youth who visit this holy site and are charged by its spiritual atmosphere will understand the true essence of the Islamic religion and will not stray from the right path," said our President.
It was emphasized that it is precisely for this reason that spiritual and educational work must be extensively implemented at the Imam Bukhari Complex, transforming it into a true school of education, and strengthening professional development programs for imam-khatibs and mahalla activists.
Considering the completion of all work, it was proposed that tomorrow's Ramadan Hayit prayer be held in the complex's new mosque, which will delight all Muslims in the country and will be a worthy holiday gift for all our people.
This concluded the head of state's visit to the Samarkand region.
In particular, a tourist center has been established at the complex. Modern infrastructure, comfortable hotels, and service facilities have been built on the adjacent 15-hectare property. Specifically, one four-star hotel, two three-star hotels, 22 family guesthouses with 176 beds, and a parking lot have been constructed. These facilities are fully equipped with communications networks, and landscaping has been completed.
As a result, while the Imam Bukhari complex previously received 12,000 pilgrims per day, its capacity now allows it to serve 65,000 pilgrims per day.
The memorial complex has become the jewel of Samarkand and New Uzbekistan. Its area covers 45 hectares. A huge mosque designed to accommodate 10,000 people, an administrative building, and a majestic iwan in the national style with 154 columns have been built within the complex.
Using the most advanced information technology, a unique, innovative museum consisting of nine pavilions has been constructed. It presents the life and scholarly legacy of Imam Bukhari, recognized in the Islamic world as the "Sultan of the Muhaddith," and his contribution to the development of Islamic education. The museum also explores the stories of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Holy Quran, the genealogy of the Prophet Muhammad, information about his life in Mecca and Medina, and the process of collecting and writing the hadith.
Fourteen blue domes and four 75-meter minarets give the shrine a majestic appearance.
The head of our state inspected the facilities created at the tourist center and mosque.
As is well known, 1,500 years of Islamic history and Islamic scholarship are inconceivable without the names of great scholars and religious figures who grew up and achieved scholarly heights in our land. The Center for Islamic Civilization, which officially opened recently, further confirms this truth.
When discussing the science of hadith in the Islamic world, our region is undoubtedly among the first to be mentioned. This is because such great hadith scholars as Imam Bukhari and Imam al-Tirmidhi were born in this land.
In particular, Imam Bukhari's book, Sahih Bukhari, is one of the six most authoritative books of hadith recognized worldwide. The scholar, who studied the science of hadith from the age of ten, wrote more than 20 works. They continue to serve the Islamic Ummah to this day.
Every time the President visited Samarkand, he inspected the complex's construction, emphasizing that this site should become not only a center of pilgrimage but also a space for knowledge, education, and spiritual guidance. Imam Bukhari's great research, knowledge, and perfect moral qualities should serve as a noble example for pilgrims, especially young people.
"This unique structure clearly demonstrates the enormous potential of the New Uzbekistan. I believe this holy site will become a blessed place, spreading goodness and enlightenment to our people and all Muslims around the world. I am convinced that the youth who visit this holy site and are charged by its spiritual atmosphere will understand the true essence of the Islamic religion and will not stray from the right path," said our President.
It was emphasized that it is precisely for this reason that spiritual and educational work must be extensively implemented at the Imam Bukhari Complex, transforming it into a true school of education, and strengthening professional development programs for imam-khatibs and mahalla activists.
Considering the completion of all work, it was proposed that tomorrow's Ramadan Hayit prayer be held in the complex's new mosque, which will delight all Muslims in the country and will be a worthy holiday gift for all our people.
This concluded the head of state's visit to the Samarkand region.
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