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Ankara, Turkey – July 10, 2025
At present, the Fourth Mavarounnahr Summer Seminars are successfully underway in Turkey, with the participation of researchers from various regions.
Dr. Ali Erbaş, Head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs under the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Turkey, received the participants of this year’s edition of the traditional educational program initiated by the Institute of Islamic Thought in Turkey.
In his welcoming remarks, the head of the highest religious authority in Turkey addressed the attendees, speaking about the country’s accumulated experience in the religious and educational sphere, its international educational activities, and key priorities in global cooperation.
We do not confine Turkey’s experience to our own territory. We strive to share it in all regions where our hearts are connected and where spiritual ties exist, as well as in areas where there is a clear need,” said Dr. Ali Erbaş. “This effort is not limited to charity alone — education and enlightenment are equally essential. Turkey has historically been one of the intellectual and spiritual centers of the Islamic world. Today, we seek to preserve and continue that status. For us, this is both a moral responsibility and a form of jihad.
Qodirkhon Mahmudov, a representative of the Imam Bukhari International Scientific-Research Center, is not only participating in the seminar sessions but also taking the opportunity to closely observe the scholarly activities conducted in the field of religious and educational studies in Turkey. He is actively engaging in significant meetings aimed at exchanging ideas with scholars from various countries, expanding academic cooperation, and sharing experiences.
Imam Bukhari International Scientific Research Center
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