BUKHARA'S PLACE IN ISLAMIC HISTORY.

Abstract

This article analyzes the significant role of Bukhara in the formation and
development of Islamic religion and culture. Historically, Bukhara has been recognized not only
in Central Asia but also throughout the Muslim world as one of the major centers of science,
religious education, and culture.
The article examines the scientific and religious life of the city, including the scholarly heritage of
renowned scholars, jurists (fuqaha), exegetes (mufassirs), and thinkers who lived and worked
there. It also discusses the educational system formed through Bukhara’s madrasas and scientific
institutions, as well as their contribution to the development of Islamic exegesis, hadith studies,
and fiqh.
Furthermore, the article highlights Bukhara’s place in Islamic civilization and evaluates the
historical and cultural significance of its heritage in the modern era.