Imom Buxoriy xalqaro ilmiy-tadqiqot markazi bukhari.uz
The charitable organization Human Assistance & Development International (HADI) has published on the Islamicity.org platform a scholarly article entitled “Imam al-Bukhari and the Transmission of Hadith Knowledge Across Generations: The Significance of the International Scientific-Research Center of Imam Bukhari in Samarkand.” The article is co-authored by Dr. Shovosil Ziyodov, Director of the International Scientific-Research Center of Imam Bukhari and Professor of History, and Professor Shukron ibn Abdurahman of the International Islamic University Malaysia.
The article provides a comprehensive account of the life and rich scholarly legacy of the eminent muhaddith, Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari. It offers detailed insights into his early passion for knowledge, his lifelong dedication to the study of Hadith and Fiqh, his scholarly journeys, the instruction he received from renowned scholars, and the distinctive methodologies he employed in the transmission and authentication of Hadith.
As highlighted by the authors, the methodological standards formulated by Imam al-Bukhari—most notably his exacting rigor and critical precision in the assessment of Hadith—significantly advanced the discipline of Hadith studies, elevating it to a highly refined scholarly echelon.
A central focus of the article is the unparalleled significance of the work Sahih al-Bukhari within the history of Islamic sciences. The meticulous process of selecting and compiling the Hadiths it contains, based on rigorous criteria of authenticity, vividly demonstrates the profound scholarly and spiritual foundations of Islamic knowledge. In his practice, Imam al-Bukhari exemplified that engagement with knowledge should not be limited to theoretical understanding alone, but must be integrated with ethical conduct and piety.
The authors underscore the enduring relevance of Imam al-Bukhari’s legacy for the contemporary era. They argue that an authentic and scholarly interpretation of Hadith plays a crucial role in cultivating a sound religious worldview among younger generations. The integration of knowledge, spirituality, and ethical conduct, they contend, serves as a guiding force directing society toward noble and virtuous objectives.
The article also devotes particular attention to the functions of the International Scientific-Research Center of Imam Bukhari in Samarkand and its position within the global academic community. Established in 2017 at the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, the Center aims to advance the study of Hadith and Islamic heritage, foster the development of spiritual resilience among youth, and promote international collaboration with scholarly institutions worldwide.
To date, the Center has published numerous scholarly works and organized international conferences and educational events. In addition, systematic efforts continue to preserve and digitize rare manuscripts. The article also highly commends the Center’s initiatives aimed at educating youth, as well as its evidence-based efforts to counter extremism and alien ideological influences.
As the authors emphasize, Imam al-Bukhari’s scholarly legacy serves as a vital theoretical and ethical foundation for global intellectual and spiritual development, guiding individuals through knowledge toward virtue, and the harmonious integration of spirituality and reason.
In this regard, the article represents not only an engaging and valuable resource for scholars of Islamic studies but also for the broader public. It clearly demonstrates the profound contribution of Islamic intellectual heritage to the enrichment of humanity’s spiritual world, as well as the growing international recognition of Uzbekistan’s initiatives in this domain.
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Source: UzA
