Usman Alimov
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Usman Alimov is a Grand Mufti
(Chief Mufti) of Uzbekistan
. Was appointed in August 8, 2006, succeeded Abdurashid Bahromov.
in 1982-1983s. And lately he graduated Tashkent Islam Institution named after Imom al-Bukhari in 1987.
. After university he continued his job in "Imam Bukhari" mosque of Payariq. Starting from January 2000 was appointed as Grand Mufti of Samarkand Province (Viloyat). In August 8 of year 2006 he was appointed Chief Mufti of Uzbekistan.
Grand Mufti
The title of Grand Mufti refers to the highest official of religious law in a Sunni or Ibadi Muslim country. The Grand Mufti issues legal opinions and edicts, fatwā, on interpretations of Islamic law for private clients or to assist judges in deciding cases...
(Chief Mufti) of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan , officially the Republic of Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country in Central Asia and one of the six independent Turkic states. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south....
. Was appointed in August 8, 2006, succeeded Abdurashid Bahromov.
History
After referring to his illness former Grand Mufti of Uzbekistan Abdurashid Bahromov, resided. After that Mejlis of Ulama of Uzbekistan decided to elect Usman Alimov as new Grand Mufti of Uzbekistan.Biography
He was born on January 1, 1950 in Ishtixon town of Samarkand Province. In 1957-67 studied a school 57, named after Alisher Navoi in his home town. His religion education he acquired in Miri Arab madrassah in BukharaBukhara
Bukhara , from the Soghdian βuxārak , is the capital of the Bukhara Province of Uzbekistan. The nation's fifth-largest city, it has a population of 263,400 . The region around Bukhara has been inhabited for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time...
in 1982-1983s. And lately he graduated Tashkent Islam Institution named after Imom al-Bukhari in 1987.
Carrier
Beginning from 1987 he worked as imam of 'Imam Bukhari' mosque in Payariq town. Later in 1989-90s he studied at Karaviyin University in MaroccoMarocco
Marocco , widely known as Bankes's Horse , was the name of a late 16th- and early 17th-century English performing horse...
. After university he continued his job in "Imam Bukhari" mosque of Payariq. Starting from January 2000 was appointed as Grand Mufti of Samarkand Province (Viloyat). In August 8 of year 2006 he was appointed Chief Mufti of Uzbekistan.