00:00Neslip 25 kilometers from Samarkand, the historic Silk Road city, the village of Hardang,
00:28is home to the resting place of Imam al-Bukhari, one of the most revered scholars in the Muslim
00:34world, which has welcomed pilgrims for centuries. Originally built in the 16th century, after
00:41Uzbekistan gained independence, the site was restored as a national tribute to Imam al-Bukhari,
00:47with a new complex completed in 1998 by master craftsmen from across the country.
00:54Imam al-Bukhari's name is synonymous with knowledge and faith. Today, Samarkand is restoring
01:00the sacred place to honor his legacy for a new generation of visitors and scholars.
01:07Uzbekistan has renewed and expanded this site, not to replace the past, but to preserve it
01:13and welcome a growing community of worshippers, scholars and international guests.
01:19Its portals and roofs are adorned with Quranic verses and hadiths inviting visitors to the
01:25reflection and knowledge.
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01:31Its portals and roofs are adorned with Quranic verses and hadiths inviting visitors to reflection
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01:40Its portals and roofs are adorned with Quranic verses and hadith inviting visitors to reflection and knowledge.
02:10Today, the complex spans 44 hectares. Four minarets frame the grounds.
02:21The new mosque accommodates up to 10,000 worshippers and new facilities serves the growing number of visitors.
02:29The mosque is expected to host up to 5 million pilgrims a year.
02:34In the last year, I was been told, I was asked to present a family called the mass of the clients.
02:45The mass of our attendees were people of the lovers.
02:49There were 700 women, about 200 female tourists in Barakay.
02:55The people in the world of 5,000 families are surrounded by the house, and all the people are sitting in the room.
03:03Another key element of the complex is the new museum, created to preserve and present
03:09the scholarly legacy of Imam Bukhari and Islamic tradition.
03:13Inside the museum, visitors will learn about Imam al-Bukhari's life, the foundations of
03:18Hadith scholarship and the broader history of Islamic learning.
03:22Verses for his sahih are inscribed through the portals, connecting architecture with
03:27knowledge.
03:29Using modern technologies, the museum brings history to life, from foxy miles and original
03:34manuscripts to interactive displays that immerses visitors in the world of Imam Bukhari.
03:41The complex also serves as a space for worship and reflection.
03:45Landscaped gardens, spacious prayer halls, and modern amenities create comfort for pilgrims.
03:52A four-star hotel, two three-star hotels and 22 family-style guesthouses have been built
03:58to receive visitors.
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04:18By renewing Imam al-Bukhari's resting place, Uzbekistan reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding cultural and religious heritage.
04:46The complex honors a scholar whose work shaped Islamic thought while opening his legacy to future generations.
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