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The history of Islamic philosophy, theology, and Sufism speaks with special reverence of Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Tusi al-Ghazali (1058–1111). His thoughts and activities particularly his work Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) have left a profound mark on Islamic spirituality and intellectual life. A manuscript copy of this work dating to the late 13th century is currently preserved at the Abu Rayhan Biruni Institute of Manuscripts (inv. no. 6108), further enhancing its scholarly and cultural significance.

Every innovation and discovery is rooted deeply in history. Today’s achievements in medical science are founded on millennia of experience, intellectual legacy, and scholarly research. Especially during the Eastern Renaissance, the scientific heritage of physicians, scholars, and scientists remains relevant even today. Among them, the name of Abu Mansur Hasan ibn Nuh al-Qumri deserves special recognition.

This work, authored by the great encyclopedic scholar Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (973–1047), recounts the history, languages, cultures, and calendars of ancient Khwarazmian, Persian, Arab, Turkic, Jewish, Indian, Syriac, and other peoples.

In the “First Renaissance Period” section of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, replicas of rare books preserved in the world’s leading libraries as exhibits will be displayed. Most notably, books that could previously only be seen through display cases open to a single page can now be held by hand and read page by page.