Ibn Sina’s legacy brought together scholars from around the world in Bukhara
The conference was organized jointly by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Bukhara Regional Administration, the Academy of Sciences, and the Ibn Sina Public Foundation. It brought together academicians of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, medical scholars, researchers, and Oriental studies specialists from more than 10 countries. Some presentations were also delivered online.
As part of the conference, participants visited the village of Afshona, the birthplace and childhood home of the great scholar Abu Ali ibn Sina. They laid flowers at the foot of his monument. Alongside current issues in medicine and pharmacology, the conference program also featured presentations devoted to the study of Ibn Sina’s rich philosophical and literary heritage.
At the conference, Khusrav Hamidov, Senior Researcher at the Islamic Civilization Center, delivered a presentation on the content, translations, and commentaries of “Hayy ibn Yaqzan.” The presentation provided a scholarly analysis of the work’s philosophical significance in relation to human perfection, self-discipline, spiritual awakening, and the understanding of existence.
As noted, “Hayy ibn Yaqzan” is a unique work that encourages the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment, self-awareness, and spiritual growth, and has been translated into more than 10 languages. The work also had a significant influence on the development of symbolic and philosophical literature in the East. “Hayy ibn Yaqzan” and the author’s other narratives demonstrate his literary mastery and introduce readers to his philosophical and Sufi ideas. This work by Ibn Sina was first translated and commented upon by Abu Ubayd Juzjani. Juzjani’s commentary helps readers better understand Ibn Sina’s philosophical and Sufi thought.
As part of the event, the “Third Renaissance — New Uzbekistan” book-album, published by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, was presented to the Ibn Sina Public Foundation on behalf of the Center’s leadership.
Overall, the 14th International Ibn Sina Readings marked an important step toward integrating the multifaceted scholarly legacy of our great ancestor with the achievements of modern medicine and philosophy, while also promoting Uzbekistan’s national scholarly and spiritual heritage on the international stage.
