Our Scholars Publish in “Al-Irshod”

A paper titled “Forming Advanced Islamic Education in Uzbekistan: The Harmony of Tradition and Modernity, and the Influence of Mahmudkhoja Behbudi” by Otabek Muhammadiyev, Deputy Director of the Imam Bukhari International Scientific Research Center and Ashraf Ishroqi bin Jamil, a winner of the Center’s International Scholarship Program, has been published in “Al-Irshod” a scholarly journal of the Selangor Islamic University in Malaysia.

The article analyzes the development process of religious education in Uzbekistan from the Soviet era to the present, highlighting its complex history, the balance between state policies and societal needs, and the scientific and educational influence of figures like Mahmudkhoja Behbudi, representatives of the Jadid movement, in shaping the Islamic educational system. The article also provides detailed information on the ongoing reforms in the religious education sector in Uzbekistan, the role of moral and spiritual education in Islamic teaching, the integration of information and communication technologies in education, the harmony of tradition and modernization in teaching, as well as the financial and institutional challenges and prospective research directions.

According to the source, “Al-Irshod” is a multidisciplinary journal that covers topics related to Islamic history, doctrine, spiritual and moral life, and contemporary issues in Islam. The publication of this article will increase international interest in the religious and educational policies and reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan and contribute to further developing scientific cooperation.