Uzbekistan Hosts Global Scholars to Promote Islamic Enlightenment

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev opened the forum by calling for increased investment in education and scientific cooperation. He framed Islamic values as a essential foundation for stability in an era marked by geopolitical tension and eroding trust between nations. The president pointed to the legacies of scholars such as Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Sina, and Mirzo Ulugh Beg as evidence that scientific inquiry and religion have historically functioned in harmony, rather than opposition.

Organized by the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the forum aims to establish a new agenda for international humanitarian cooperation. Delegates are scheduled to spend five days across three historic cities, participating in plenary sessions that cover the digitization of ancient manuscripts and the application of artificial intelligence to historical research. Dr. Firdavs Abdukhalikov, the Center’s director, confirmed that the event will conclude with formal agreements for joint research expeditions and cultural preservation projects.

The forum’s venue, the Center of Islamic Civilization, serves as a testament to the nation’s commitment to this mission. Opened in March 2026, the facility houses the historic Uthman Quran and has already gained international recognition, including a Guinness World Record for the largest museum dedicated to Islamic civilization. By hosting this summit, Uzbekistan is positioning its modern cultural infrastructure as a central hub for scholarly exchange and the study of Islamic intellectual history.