Imam Mohamed Magid: Uzbekistan as an Example of Harmonious Coexistence of Religions and Cultures

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — At the “Dialogue of Declarations” forum taking place today in Tashkent, Imam Mohamed Magid, head of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (USA), expressed deep gratitude to the government of Uzbekistan for its traditionally warm hospitality.

He noted that Uzbekistan is a country with a rich historical heritage and a vivid example of harmonious coexistence among different religions. For centuries, mosques, churches, and synagogues have stood side by side in peace, reflecting the nation’s unique atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect.

Expanding on this thought, Imam Magid emphasized that Uzbekistan is rightfully regarded as a “jewel of Islamic civilization.” It was here that conditions for creativity and spiritual growth were cultivated, distinguished theologians and scholars worked, and fundamental scientific works were written. Among this legacy, special importance belongs to the contributions of eminent thinkers such as Imam al-Bukhari, al-Tirmidhi, and others.

In conclusion, Mohamed Magid highlighted Uzbekistan’s modern role as a center of religious tourism. Today, he noted, many American Muslims travel to the country to visit sacred sites and actively participate in international conferences and scholarly meetings together with Uzbek experts.

The forum is organized by ISMI in cooperation with the U.S.-based NGO Love Your Neighbor Community (LYNC), with the support of the Committee on Religious Affairs, the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Samarkand regional administration.

Around 50 leading religious scholars, theologians, experts, and high-level officials from 15 countries are participating, including representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Central Asian states.