1. Organizational matters related to systematic coordination of educational-spiritual work: On the days designated by the University, teachers of our department carry out duty shifts at Dormitory No. 1.
2. Enhancing the spiritual development of the individual: Every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, a “Spiritual Hour” is held at the department together with students.
3. Promoting the culture of religious tolerance: On the occasion of November 16 – International Day for Tolerance, spiritual lessons were conducted at the department aimed at preventing religious fanaticism and promoting the culture of tolerance among religions and denominations. In cooperation with the Samarkand Regional Office of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, our university and department staff actively participated in meetings organized on the theme “Interethnic harmony, interfaith tolerance and its importance.”
4. Developing political and legal knowledge and culture: At the “Spiritual Lessons” held every Thursday, the books of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. M. Mirziyoyev, his speeches published in newspapers, Cabinet of Ministers’ resolutions, materials of the Oliy Majlis sessions, as well as all adopted laws and decrees are read out to teachers and students. In addition to spiritual and moral education, efforts are also made to instill ecological knowledge and culture.
5. Building ideological immunity and fostering ideological resilience: In order to prevent ideological threats of religious fanaticism, extremist and terrorist organizations among students, seminars and trainings were organized on the themes: “Religious Extremism – Enemy of Peace and Development” and “Enlightened Islam Condemns Fanaticism” with the participation of our department’s teachers and students.
6. Celebrating national holidays, historical dates, and anniversaries of great ancestors: For the “Spiritual Hours,” topics and necessary materials are prepared to promote national values, traditions, and the rich heritage of our ancestors. On March 8 – International Women’s Day, spiritual lessons are conducted. Spiritual hours dedicated to the birthdays of Alisher Navoi and Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur were held with the participation of the university administration, highlighting their significant contributions during their era.
On January 14 – Homeland Defenders’ Day, our department members Q. T. Sovetov and M. U. Jalilov visited the “Junior Sergeants Training” school in Samarkand. The meeting was attended by military doctor Lt. Colonel A. Jumayev, A. Uroziyev, A. Norqulov, as well as Sergeants X. Ulmasov, D. Davronova, and M. Tolibov.
Additionally, to ensure meaningful use of students’ free time, an event on the theme “Thought is Awake with Books” was organized at Dormitory No. 1, where participating students were gifted artistic books.
Following the instructions of the Governor of Samarkand Region and our university rector J. A. Rizayev, our department signed agreements with Schools No. 10 and 11 of Sazogon village, Nurobod district, to carry out “teacher-apprentice” programs. Throughout the year, our department members have been conducting these mentorship activities with the schools, providing support with their own teaching manuals to ensure high-quality lessons.
7. Improving the worldview and moral-ethical level of professors and teachers: At our department, efforts to enhance the worldview and moral-ethical culture of professors and teachers are well established. In this regard, as the person responsible for spiritual work, Sh. Kh. Keldiyorova, together with the department head Assoc. Prof. K. M. Xoliqov, organizes major “Spiritual Hour” lessons. On Tuesdays and Fridays, at 8:30 in the morning, teachers and students are gathered in the lecture hall, where the topics provided by the University’s Department of Spirituality are delivered.
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