Khazrati Imam Mosque — Attraction in Tashkent

Hazrati Imam Mosque.

At the heart Hazrat Iman Square is the Hazrat Iman Mosque, which was constructed in just four months in 2007 on the instruction of President Karimov. The largest mosque in the city was an expensive undertaking: the sandalwood columns came from India, the dark green marble is Turkish, and the interior of the blue-tiled domes is decorated with genuine gold leaf.

The Khazrati Imam Mosque is one of the most important religious and architectural landmarks in Tashkent. The mosque is named after Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad al-Kaffal al-Shashi, a 10th-century Islamic scholar, poet, and philosopher, whose mausoleum is located within the complex. He was born in 903 in Tashkent, in the family of a lock manufacturer. Hence, this is where his nickname came, “Kaffal” – “lock”.

The current Khazrati Imam Mosque was constructed in traditional Islamic style, with two minarets, a large central blue dome, and a spacious marble courtyard, and is part of the larger Khazrati Imam Complex.

Though recently built, the Khazrati Imam Mosque is a symbol of Uzbekistan's post-independence Islamic revival. It balances modern construction techniques with traditional aesthetics, and its location in the spiritual heart of Tashkent makes it a key site for prayer...

Khazrati Imam Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a magnificent example of Islamic architecture and a place of profound spiritual significance. The complex includes several beautiful structures, including the Barak-Khan Madrasah and the Muyi Muborak Library, which houses one of the world’s oldest Qurans. The mosque itself is breathtaking, with its intricate tile work and serene ambiance. The site is open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and entrance is free. The peaceful courtyards and the stunning architectural details make it a must-visit for anyone in Tashkent. The blend of historical and religious significance ensures a deeply enriching experience. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts and those seeking a...

Масжид буюк ватандошимиз Абу Бакр Қаффол Шоший номи билан аталган. Замондошлари “Ҳазрати Имом” деб улуғлаган бу зотнинг асл исмлари Абу Бакр Муҳаммад ибн Исмоил Қаффол Шошийдир. Бу зот ҳижрий 291 ва мелодий 903 йил қадим Шошда таваллуд топган бўлиб, болалиги ва ёшлиги шу ерда ўтган. Абул Хайсам Саид қўлида таҳсил олганлар. Абул Хайсам муҳаддислар орасида катта рутбага эга бўлиб, араб давлатлари, Эрон, Ҳиндистон уламоларининг ҳам устози эди. “Вафаётул аъён” китобининг муаллифи Ибн Халликон Қаффол Шоший ҳақида: “Бу зот ўз даврининг энг буюк алломаси: фиқҳшунос, мухаддис, тилшунос, муфассир ва шоир бўлиб, илм бобида юқори поғонада турар, Мовароуннаҳрда Шофеий мазҳабини у каби пухта биладиган одам йўқ эди” деб ёзади. Шунингдек, Қаффол Шошийнинг туғилган жойини аниқлаб: “Шоший” Сайхун дарёси орасида жойлашган Шошга нисбатдур. Бу ерда кўп олимлар етишиб чиққан ва ижод этган. Мазкур Қаффол Шоший Марвда яшаган Қаффол эмас, балки Шошда (Тошкентда) яшаган олим”, дейди. Тарихчи Ёкут Хамавий ҳам “Муъжамул булдон” китобидан: “Рай вилоятида Шош номли бир қишлоқ бор, Лекин у улуғ кишилари билан шуҳрат қозонмаган. Улуғ олим ва дин арбоблари етишиб чиққан Шош Сайхун дарёси орасида жойлашган шаҳардир”, деб...