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BOOK DONATION FROM THE IBN SINA ISLAMIC CULTURE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (MOSCOW)
Written by adminOn November 4, the library of the al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan received as a gift from the Ibn Sina Islamic Culture Research Foundation (Moscow) 25 excellent books dedicated to the academic discourse on various aspects of the history, philosophy, culture and history of science of the Muslim East and to prominent scholars on the Islamic studies.
The Ibn Sina Islamic Culture Research Foundation was established in 2007. It brings together the members of the academic and student community involved in studying different aspects of Islamic culture, science and philosophy. The founders of the Ibn Sina Foundation are Hamid Hadavimogaddam (PhD) and Stanislav Prozorov (leading researcher of the RAS Institute of Oriental Manuscripts). The main objective of the Foundation is to demonstrate the richness of Islamic culture.
The Foundation carries out various publishing, educational and academic projects and takes part in the organization of scientific conferences, presentations and exhibitions in cooperation with leading Islamic centres of Russia. About 10 series of scientific and popular scientific literature are currently published under the guidance of the Foundation. With the Foundation, the yearbook of Islamic philosophy, “Ishrak”, is also published, featuring the most important research articles by Russian and foreign scholars.
The al-Biruni Institute expresses its profound gratitude to the Ibn Sina Foundation administration, especially to its Director for Science, Andrey Lukashev, who has taken care of all the arrangements, for this valuable gift. The donated books will certainly help the readers of the Institute's library to comprehend the rich history and culture of the Muslim world as well as to popularise the educational activities of Ibn Sina Foundation in our country.
On October 7-9, 2021, I spoke at the Second International Symposium named after Prof. Fuat Sezgin on the history of Islamic sciences, which was held in Istanbul (Turkey) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Republic Turkey, Istanbul University, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Waqf University and Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Research Foundation for the History of Science in Islam. I exchanged views with scholars from Iran, Egypt, the Netherlands and other countries.н.
Abridged versions of medical treatises, their copies, storage locations, their impact on medical schools of subsequent periods were discussed with foreign colleagues. Iranian colleagues invited me to a conference in Tehran (Iran), scheduled for November 12-15, on the topic "Contribution of Iran and Turkey to the development of medical sciences", at which I plan to make a presentation on "Mujaz al-Qanun and its manuscripts in Turkish Foundations. "I am also planning to speak at the Health Sciences Symposium in Isparta, Turkey, November 19-20, as a speaker on "Abridged versions of Medical Treatises and Their Manuscripts in Turkish Libraries. "
At the end of the symposium, on 20.10.2021 I held a seminar on "Abridged versions of Ibn Sina's medical treatises and their role in the development of medieval medical education" at the Faculty of Medicine of Bahcesehir University, Turkey, and received a certificate of participation.
After the symposium, I spent two weeks working at the Sulaymaniye Library and found some resources I needed for my research.
During this trip, I gave an interview to an Istanbul newspaper about Ibn Sina's manuscripts in Turkey.
Also in the Sulaymaniye library, with the Turkish researcher of the life and work of Ibn Sina, Ferrukh Ozpilavchi, we prepared a program about Ibn Sina for the program of the Uzbek channel "Khalq Mulki (The Property of the Nation)".
F. Ibragimov
junior researcher
Department "History of Science and Culture of the Peoples of the East"
Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences
(dedicated to the competition “the most active young scientists council of the year”)
Today, the the Young Scientists Council of Al-Biruni Institute of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences held a meeting on the competition "The most active Council of Young Scientists of the Year."
Hilola Nazirova, the Сhairperson of the Council of Young Scientists, introduced the terms of the competition to the members of the Council of Young Scientists. Yaroslav Kvintkov, Chairman of the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences, also attended the meeting.
Ps.: In 2019, the Young Scientists Council of Al-Biruni Institute of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences won the Grand Prix.
On August 2, 2021, Professor Muhammad bin Salim al-Harisi from the Sultanate of Oman came to our institute to collect information from the manuscripts for his book about the «Mahalaba» tribe. During the visit, the guest got acquainted with the new building of the institute and met with officials. During the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to further expand cooperation in the future. Professor Muhammad bin Salim al-Harisi noted with satisfaction that the work carried out in Uzbekistan to preserve and study ancient written monuments deserves special praise. Then he looked through some of the manuscripts from the collection of the Institute, which were of interest to him and which could be published in future joint works. In conclusion, it should be noted that the meeting, held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere, made a deep impression on the parties and serves to create a favorable environment for further expansion of cooperation.
International Conference dedicated to the Memory of Academician Ubaydulla Karimov on “New Perspectives for the Study of Islamic Culture, History and Art in Uzbekistan” organized in cooperation with Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of Uzbekista
Written by adminAn international conference “New Perspectives for the Study of Islamic Culture, History and Art in Uzbekistan” was organized by IRCICA and Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, on 28 May 2021. The conference was dedicated to the memory of Academician Ubaydulla Karimov. It was attended by scholars and researchers from various countries: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Turkey, USA, and Uzbekistan itself. The conference was held online and off-line. A total of 85 papers were presented, in 7 parallel sessions.
In his opening address, Prof. Dr. Bakhrom Abdukhalimov, Director of Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies and Vice-President of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, greeted the Director General of IRCICA Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kılıç, with congratulations on his taking the office. He recalled an earlier scholarly encounter with Prof. Kılıç relating to studies on Islamic manuscripts. Prof. Abdukhalimov said that preservation and study of the cultural heritage has been one of the priorities of state policy in Uzbekistan. In this regard, in-depth studies on Islamic manuscripts and activities relating to their preservation and cataloguing, are given importance. He evoked the contributions of Academician Ubaydulla Karimov to the research and literature on the works of the great Islamic scholars who were the heroes of Islamic sciences and philosophy. He said that the conference was going to hear papers by senior scholars and also by members of the Society of Young Scholars attached to the Institute; thus it would also serve as a testing ground for their work and a platform for intellectual dialogue.
Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kılıç, Director General of IRCICA, delivered an opening address in which he greeted Prof. Bakhrom Abdukhalimov and the other dignitaries attending the opening session and all participants in the conference. He expressed his pleasure that IRCICA was cooperating with Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences on the occasion of this conference. He said that IRCICA gives importance to its cooperation with the Republic of Uzbekistan and the other OIC Member States in Central Asia, their academies, universities, and cultural institutions. The Director General said that several conferences are scheduled to be organized by IRCICA jointly with different institutions in Uzbekistan for the coming months. Furthermore, Ambassador Kılıç underlined the importance of studying the cultural and historical heritage of the OIC-IRCICA Member States in Central Asia, underscoring the role and place of this heritage in Islamic civilization and world civilization; he alluded to the numerous outstanding scholars of the region who worked in Islamic sciences, philosophy and mysticism and other fields, who came from diverse fields, almost all fields; Prof. Kılıç also referred to the cultural heritage of the cities, their architectural monuments, libraries, madrasas and cultural institutions. Ambassador Prof. Kılıç thanked the participating scholars and researchers for their interest and contributions.
Welcoming speeches were given by dignitaries. Ambassador Shaazim Minovarov, Advisor to H.E. the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan (Tashkent), and representative of Uzbekistan in IRCICA Governing Board, expressed congratulations to Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kılıç on his assuming office at the head of IRCICA. He said that the Islamic cultural heritage in Uzbekistan is part of the heritage of all Muslim countries and it is important that it be studied by institutions such as IRCICA. Ambassador Minovarov underlined the benefits of activities such as this conference which bring together senior and junior scholars.
Professor Zokhidjon Islamov, Vice-Rector of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan (Tashkent), underlined the tradition existing in Uzbekistan to commemorate great scholars by dedicating academic events to their memories; he alluded to the activities of the new generations of scholars in different fields of Islamic studies, particularly the Society of Young Scholars affiliated to Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies and its members participating in the conference. Prof. Islamov praised the cooperation developed between Uzbekistan and IRCICA in the field of Islamic studies.
Professor Raiq Bahodirov, Director of the Center for the Research of Uzbekistan’s Cultural Wealth Located Overseas (Tashkent), alluded, in his speech, to the projects ongoing with the collaboration of IRCICA to locate and record the manuscript works of eminent scholars of Uzbekistan which are preserved in libraries and museums.
Dr. Shovosil Ziyodov, Director of Imam Bukhari International Scientific-Research Center (Samarkand), Dr. Shukurilla Umarov, Director of Imam Termizi International Scientific-Research Center (Termiz), and Professor Davronbek Maxsudov, Director of Imam Maturidi International Scientific-Research Center under the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, spoke of the development of studies on Islamic history, culture and arts in Uzbekistan, the activities of young scholars, and their respective institutions’ projects involving IRCICA as partner or co-organizer. Professor Nematulloh Mukhamedov, Head of the IRCICA Chair for Islamic History and Source Studies at the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, outlined the activities implemented within the framework of the Chair.
The plenary session started with the highlight on “The role of Academician Ubaydulla Karimov’s research in the Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan” presented by Prof. Dr. Surayyo Ubaydullaevna Karimova. Academician Ubaydulla Karimov, to whose memory the conference was dedicated, authored valuable books on the history of science and scholarship. He is known particularly through his studies, translations and editions relating to the fundamental works of illustrious scientists such as Al-Razi, Ibn Sina and Al-Beruni. The plenary session continued with presentations highlighting the historical significance of the region of Uzbekistan and whole Central Asia in the development of civilization, Islamic philosophy, sciences and arts.
The seven parallel working sessions, held in the different halls of the Institute, were grouped under the following themes: History of Islamic Civilization; History; Source Studies; Islamic Studies; Heritage of Islamic Scholars; New Approaches and Views in Philological Studies. At the end of the sessions, certificates of participation were presented by the Institute to the young scholars for their achievements in research. Five diplomas for the best papers were conferred to Khurshid Azimov (Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies), Maftuna Mirzayeva (Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies), Anton Ikhsanov (Higher School of Economics, National Research University), Bekzodbek Mukhtarov (International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan), and Andrey Kubatin (National Centre of Archaeology). (http://beruni.uz/en-ca/component/k2/item/373-yosh-sharqshunoslarning-xalqaro-anjumani.html)
The conference preparations were coordinated on behalf of IRCICA by Prof. Dr. Ashirbek Muminov, Head of Research and Publications.
The diverse topics that were covered at each session have constituted another representative sample of the vast range of subjects that the field of history of Islamic scholarship, culture and civilization offers for study in the different regions of the Muslim world geography.
On March 3, 2021 representatives of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus visited the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences.
The delegation of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus was represented by: Chief Scientific Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - Andrey Ivanovich Ivanets; General Director of the RUE "Scientific and Production Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Potato and Fruit and Vegetable Growing" - Vadim Leonidovich Makhanko; Director of the Republican Production Unitary Enterprise "Akadempharm" - Mikitsky Yuri Mechislavovich.
The meeting was held in an informal friendly atmosphere, the guests got acquainted with the multifunctional activities of the Institute, such as scientific research in the field of academic oriental studies, the activities of the Manuscripts fund (conservation and restoration), digitalization of written heritage, as well as the work of the restoration department. The latter left a huge impression on the staff of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus, which was admitted by the Chief Scientific Secretary Andrey Ivanovich.
He proposed to consider the possibilities of cooperation between the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences and specialized organizations of the Republic of Belarus, he also asked to convey information about the materials of restoration, which are difficult to find in the markets of the Republic of Uzbekistan such as methylcellulose glue and Japanese paper.
In turn, the delegation of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus told about their activities and plans to create a new scientific organization for restoration in Belarus. Andrei Ivanovich emphasized that the experience of the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences could be useful for the Belarusian science and the parties expressed their hope for further cooperation.
Lecture 9 of the "Bilimkent" workshop: Present and Future of the History of Uzbekistan
Written by adminAn online speech was held as part of the "Bilimkent" workshop series dedicated to the 29th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Director of the Institute of History, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Prof., Dr. Azamat Ziyo spoke on "The present and future of the history of Uzbekistan: problems and solutions." The workshop was held on August 27, 2020 at Kumushkon Resorts with the participation of a number of experts and online observers.
Within the framework of the topic, the problems of periodization of the history of Uzbekistan, the prospects of young people, methods of interpretation in history were analyzed. Questions and comments were asked by literary scholars, ethnographers, archaeologists, philosophers, and historians including Sinologists. In particular, it was agreed to publish the journals of the National Center for Archeology and the Institute of History, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences in the Latin alphabet in order to acquaint young people with the new researches.
At the end of the workshop, Hilola Nazirova, Chairman of the Council of Young Scholars of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences thanked Prof. Dr. Azamat Ziyo on behalf of all participants for an interesting and analytical report.
UZBEKISTAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES SUPPORTS SYRDARYA CHARITY CARAVAN: WE ARE WITH YOU!
Written by adminOn May 1, as a result of the breaking of the Sardoba reservoir, some districts of the Syrdarya region were flooded. As a result of prompt action by the government, the flood was stopped. But most of the population was left homeless. In response, the entire population of Uzbekistan organized a charity caravan "We are with you."
The UzbekistanAcademy of Sciences did not stay aside from this charitable work, and has organized a charity caravan "Humanitarian aid of the Academy of Sciences to the people of Sardoba district: We are with you!". The charity work came into being through fundraising, clothes, medicine, food, as well as books and toys for children. More than 1,000 employees from all institutes of the Academy took the initiative.
The list of volunteers was compiled by the Council of Young Scientists and the Trade Union of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences. Employees of the Academy's Institutes of Oriental Studies, Mathematics, Ion-Plasma provided practical assistance in the formation of the charity caravan. The items presented by the esteemed team left for Syrdarya region.
ТHE INSTITUTE OF ORIENTAL STUDIES THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UZBEKISTAN PRESENTED COPIES OF MANUSCRIPTS BY AGAHI
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On December 16-17, the 210-year jubilee of the classical poet, skilled translator and court historian Muhammad Riza Erniyaz Bek Agahi was widely celebrated in Khorezm region, Qiyat mahalla (neighbourhood) in Khiva. In honor of this date, the government has restored Agahi House Memorial Museum. There was also established a special school named after Agahi, specializing in native language and literature.
The Abu Raykhan Beruni Institute of the Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan has provided photographic copies of several manuscripts by Agahi to the special school. In particular, the lider of the Council of Young Scholars of the Abu Raykhan Beruni Institute of the Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Hilola Nazirova gave a master class for pupils entitled “Agahi–the historian”. A group of pupils and teachers listened with a great interest. The master class impressed everyone.
At the end of the lecture Sarvar Abdullayev, the director of the school, thanked for the books presented by the administrations of the Institutes of Oriental Studies, Mathematics and History of the the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YOUNG SCHOLARS NAMED AFTER ACADEMICIAN UBAYDULLA KARIMOV
Written by adminThe theme: New perspectives of research on Islamic history, art and culture in Uzbekistan
On 16 April, 2020, the Abu Rayhan al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) will organize the Joint International Conference of Young Orientalists named after academician Ubaydulla Karimov. The organizers invite undergraduates, post-doctoral students and independent researchers who are conducting research in various fields of Oriental Studies. While focusing on young researchers, the age of other researchers is not limited.
Deadline for submission of academic papers in Uzbek, English and Russian is February 29, 2020 (5-10 pages). The conference materials will be published by IRCICA in Istanbul, Turkey in the form of proceedings.
Regulation for each presentation is 15 minutes. Requirements to article texts:
- The text of the article should be in Times New Roman font, 12 characters, and 1.5 intervals.
- Paper size: A4 (210-297 mm).
- The text should be left 2.5 cm from the top, 1.5 cm from the bottom, 1.5 cm from the right and 3 cm from the left.
- The first row of the upper-right corner of the page contains the name and surname of the speaker, the second row contains the full name of the organization, the third line contains the telephone number (with the code) and the email address.
- The title is printed in the middle of the page, in the fifth line, in bold capital letters.
- The article is required to present a brief summary of the problem raised by the topic, its solution, its scientific practical significance and its conclusion. Requirements for the scientific apparatus can be expressed below the line (for example: Shoniozov K. The process of forming the Uzbek people. Tashkent, 2001. B. 135.)
- You will be asked to submit the article electronically.
Late or ineligible articles will not be accepted.
Later we will inform you about exact date and place!
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100170, Tashkent, Mirzo Ulugbek Street, 79, Institute of Oriental Studies named after Abu Rayhan Beruni
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On December 3, Lee Yatszyun and Bao Yi, researchers at the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences visited the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences.
During the visit, the guests met with the leading researcher A. Khodjaev and academic secretary of the Institute N. Jabborov. After a brief acquaintance, the Chinese guests asked a number of questions about the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan, the interethnic harmony and our attitude towards the languages of the various residents living in our country. They emphasized that the idea of tolerance is widespread in Uzbekistan and that as a result representatives of different nationalities live in harmony. In some respects, our Chinese counterparts intend to implement the idea of tolerance of the Uzbek people in China.
- Khodjaev presented to guests two monographs covering the history of China and the Great Silk Road.
The Young Scholars Association of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan has prepared a special edition ( no. 2, 2019) of the "Young Scholars Bulliten" dedicated to the history and future of the Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This special edition contains more than 30 articles including the sections dedicated to senior and junior scholars. For the first time it covers the activities of the Young Scholars Association of the Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.