The Heritage of Enlightenment: Uzbekistan's Pioneers of Knowledge

Illuminating the Legacy of Great Uzbek Scholars

"YOSHLAR ISHLARI ANTUR Hamma o'z tarixini ulug'laydi. Lekin bizning mamlakatimizdagidek boy tarix, bobolarimizdek buyuk allomalar hech qayerda yo'q. Bu merosni chuqur o'rganishimiz, xalqimizga, dunyoga yetkaza bilishimiz kerak." Shavkat Mirziyoyev O'zbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti

In the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan stands as a beacon of historical and intellectual heritage, a testament to its illustrious sons whose contributions have left indelible marks on the tapestry of global knowledge. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's words resonate with the pride and responsibility we bear in preserving and propagating the legacy of our great scholars, underscoring the unique historical depth and the constellation of luminaries unmatched by any land.

Product Features

• Language: Uzbek
• Format: Educational Material
• Audience: General public, educators, students, and scholars interested in Uzbekistan's rich intellectual history

Overview

This educational material shines a spotlight on the towering figures of Uzbekistan's golden age of science and philosophy, inviting readers on a journey through the lives and legacies of such luminaries as Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Abu Ali Ibn Sino (Avicenna), Abu Rayhon Beruni, Abu Nasr Forobi, Muhammad al-Bukhari, Ahmad al-Farg'oni, and Muso al-Khwarizmi. Their groundbreaking work in theology, medicine, astronomy, mathematics, and more not only enriched the Islamic Golden Age but also laid foundational stones for modern sciences and philosophies.

This compilation is dedicated to the towering intellectuals of the Islamic world, whose groundbreaking work transcends cultural and temporal boundaries, embodying the rich legacy of Islamic scholarship:

• Abu Mansur al-Maturidi (853–944 AD): A prominent Islamic theologian of the Sunni Maturidi school, his works on theology and philosophy underscore the harmony of faith and reason, offering profound insights into the rational foundations of Islamic belief.
• Abu Ali Ibn Sino (Avicenna) (980–1037 AD): A polymath whose contributions to philosophy, medicine, and the sciences made him one of the most significant physicians, astronomers, thinkers, and writers of the Islamic Golden Age.
• Al-Biruni (973–1048 AD): A polymath who made contributions to various areas such as astronomy, mathematics, physics, and history, documenting his journeys and studies extensively.
• Abu Nasr al-Farabi (872–950 AD): Known as the "Second Teacher" after Aristotle, his works in philosophy, logic, and music had a lasting impact on the development of Islamic philosophy.
• Muhammad al-Bukhari (810–870 AD): A Persian Islamic scholar who authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-Bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic hadith collections.
• Ahmad al-Farghani (800–870 AD): A Central Asian astronomer and mathematician, known for his works on astrolabes and astronomy, influencing medieval Europe.
• Al-Khwarizmi (780–850 AD): A Persian polymath whose works on mathematics introduced the concept of the algorithm in the Western world and laid the groundwork for algebra.

Interesting Facts

• Global Impact: The scholars mentioned have influenced disciplines as varied as algebra, medicine, philosophy, and theology, with their works still studied across the world.
• Cultural Renaissance: These figures symbolize a period of remarkable intellectual flourishing in Central Asia, particularly within what is now Uzbekistan, making the region a cradle of scientific and philosophical inquiry.
• Legacy: The legacy of these scholars is a source of national pride for Uzbekistan, embodying the country's contributions to global civilization and knowledge.

Key Credits

• Scholars: Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Abu Ali Ibn Sino, Al-Biruni, Abu Nasr al-Farabi, Muhammad al-Bukhari, Ahmad al-Farghani, Al-Khwarizmi.
• Contributors: Esteemed Uzbek historians and scholars
• Support: The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
• Consultation: Leading academic institutions specializing in Islamic and Central Asian studies

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Abu Mansur Moturidi is the founder of Moturidiyyah, one of the two major schools of Sunni Islam. He was considered the most advanced scholar in the field of Islamic sciences of his time, recognized by the scholars of the Muslim world, and is still mentioned with great respect. Moturidi was honored with the name "Imam al-huda, the Imam of the Way of Guidance". 

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Abu Ali ibn Sina memorized the Holy Qur'an at the age of ten, and from the age of thirteen he began to study mathematics, logic, jurisprudence, and philosophy. Along with the deep study of the works of Eastern thinkers who passed before him, he diligently studied the works of Aristotle, Euclid, Ptolemy, Galen, Hippocrates, Pythagoras, and Parphyry. At the age of 16-17, Ibn Sina became known as a famous physician. Ibn Sina's works were translated into Latin in Europe from the 12th century and used as the main source of medicine. 

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Abu Rayhan Beruni history, geography. wrote encyclopedic works on philology, astronomy, mathematics, geodesy, mineralogy, pharmacology, geology and many other sciences. Beruni was the first in the Middle East to say that the Earth can revolve around the Sun and determined the circumference of Yeming. The famous Russian orientalist 1. Krachkovsky said about the Allama: "It is easier to list the fields of science that Abu Rayhan Beruni was not interested in than the fields of science that he was interested in." 

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Abu Nasr Farabi is a famous philosopher and encyclopedist who made a great contribution to world culture. Several scientific achievements of the Middle Ages, in general, the development of progressive socio-philosophical thinking in the countries of the Near and Middle East are connected with his name. Farobi was glorified as the "second teacher (after Aristotle)" and the "Aristotle of the East" due to his excellent knowledge of all fields of science of his time and the fact that he made a great contribution to the development of these sciences. 

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Imam Ismail al-Bukhari is a great scholar of the highest rank in the Islamic world. His masterpiece - "Al-jame' as-sahih", the holy book of our religion, is the most reliable source after the Holy Qur'an. Other works of the scientist are still appreciated for their scientific value. Moreover, his amazing life path of learning is an example especially for today's younger generation. 

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Al-Farghani's main astronomical work "Celestial movements and general science of astrology" was translated into European languages in the 12th-13th centuries, and this book served as the main astronomy textbook in European universities for several years. Eight hundred years later, the famous traveler Christopher Columbus signed "I am fully convinced of the correctness of Al-Farghani's calculations about the amount of one degree of the Earth's meridian." 

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Al-Khwarizmi is the first encyclopedist of the first Renaissance, who made a great contribution to the exact sciences of the world. He founded the science of algebra, and the word algebra itself is derived from his book Al-kitab al-mukhtasar fi lisb al-jabr wal-muqabala. His treatise on arithmetic was based on Indian numerals, which we use today. led to the spread of the decimal positional system and operations in this system in Europe.

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Abu Mansur Moturidiy sunniy e'tiqodidagi ikki yirik ta'limotlardan biri bo'lmish moturidiya talimotining asoschisidir. Bu zot o'z davrining islomiy ilmlari sohasida eng yetuk bilim sohibi hisoblanib, musulmon dunyosi olimlari tomonidan tan olingan va hozirda ham zo'r ehtirom bilan tilga olinadi. Moturidiyni "Imom al-huda Hidoyat yo'li imomi" nomi bilan ulug'laganlar.

Abu Ali ibn Sino o'n yoshidayoq Qur'oni karimni boshdan-oyoq yod o'qigan, o'n uch yoshlaridan matematika, mantiq, fiqh, falsafa ilmlari bilan shug'ullana boshlaydi. U o'zidan avval o'tgan Sharq mutafakkirlarining asarlarini chuqur o'rganish bilan birga, Aristotel, Yevklid, Ptolemey, Galen, Gippokrat, Pifagor, Parfiriylarning asarlarini ham qunt bilan o'rgandi. 16-17 yoshidayoq Ibn Sino mashhur tabib bo'lib tanildi. Ibn Sino asarlari Yevropada XII asrdan boshlab lotin tiliga tarjima qilinib, tabobatdagi asosiy manba sifatida foydalanilgan.

Abu Rayhon Beruniy tarix, geografiya. filologiya, astronomiya, matematika, geodeziya, mineralogiya, farmakologiya, geologiya va boshqa ko'plab fanlarga oid qomusiy asarlar yozgan. Beruniy O'rta Sharqda ilk bora Yer Quyosh atrofida aylanishi mumkinligini aytib, Yeming aylana o'lchamini aniqlagan. Mashhur rus sharqshunos olimi 1. Krachkovskiy alloma haqida shunday degan: "Abu Rayhon Beruniyning qiziqqan ilm sohalaridan ko'ra, qiziqmagan sohalarini sanab o'tish osonroqdir".

Abu Nasr Forobiy jahon madaniyatiga katta hissa qo'shgan mashhur faylasuf, qomusiy olim. O'rta asming bir qancha ilmiy yutuqlari, umuman, Yaqin va O'rta Sharq mamlakat- larida taraqqiyparvar ijtimoiy-falsafiy tafakkur rivoji uning nomi bilan bog'liq. Forobiy o'z zamonasi ilmlarining barcha sohasini mukammal bilgani va bu ilmlar rivojiga katta hissa qo'shgani, yunon falsafasini sharhlab, dunyoga keng tanitgani bois "Ikkinchi muallim (Aristoteldan keyin), "Sharq Arastusi deb ulug'langan.

Imom Ismoil al-Buxoriy islom olamida eng ulug' martabada turuvchi buyuk olimdir. Uning shoh asari- "Al-jome' as-sahih" dinimizning muqaddas kitobi Qur'oni karimdan keyin turuvchi eng ishonchli manbadir. Olimning boshqa asarlari ham o'zining ilmiy qiymati bilan bugungacha qadrianib keladi. Bundan tashqari, uning ilm olish yo'lidagi hayratlanarli hayot yo'li, ayniqsa, bugungi yosh avlod uchun ibratdir.

Al-Farg'oniyning asosiy astronomik asari "Samoviy harakatlar va umumiy ilmi nujum kitobi XII-XIII asrlarda Yevropa tillariga tarjima qilingan va ushbu kitob bir necha yillar davomida Yevropa universitetlarida astrono- miyadan asosiy darslik vazifasini o'tagan. Allomaning Yer sharsimon shaklda ekanligi borasidagi qarashlarini oradan sakkiz yuz yil o'tib amalda isbotlagan mashhur sayyoh Xristofor Kolumb "Yer meridianining bir darajasi miqdori haqidagi Al-Farg'oniy hisoblarining to'g'riligiga to'la ishonch hosil qildim", deya dastxat qoldirgan.

Al-Xorazmiy dunyo aniq fanlariga g'oyat katta hissa qo'shgan birinchi Uyg'onish davrining ilk qomusiy olimidir. U algebra faniga asos solgan, "Algebra so'zining o'zi esa uning "Al- kitob al-muxtasar fi hisob al-jabr val- muqobala" nomli asaridan olingan. Uning arifmetika risolasi hind raqamlariga asoslangan bo'lib, hozirgi kunda biz foydalanadigan o'nlik pozitsion hisoblash sistemasi va shu sistemadagi amallarning Yevropada tarqalishiga sabab bo'ldi.