The Institute of Social and Political Sciences held a spiritual and educational roundtable on “Combating ignorance through enlightenment — a demand of our time.” Participants included Z.A. Mardonov, Chief Specialist of the Committee on Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Lieutenant Colonel A.A. Xadjayev, a senior operations officer of the TQKB, TQX, Yunusabad District IIOFMB of the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Directorate; faculty members, active students and advocates of spiritual values.

The discussion examined the nature of ignorance, its negative impact on society, and the role of knowledge, enlightenment and sound thinking in countering it. Participants also discussed ongoing efforts to broaden young people’s worldviews, strengthen their resilience to harmful ideologies and protect them from alien ideas.

Speakers emphasized that enlightenment is the most powerful tool for personal growth and overcoming ignorance. They highlighted the importance of every young person having a thirst for knowledge, continually working on self-development and cultivating the ability to express ideas freely and respectfully.

At the close of the discussion, participants stressed the need to put into practice the positive ideals that encourage everyone to overcome ignorance with knowledge and darkness with the light of enlightenment.