Tajikistan unveils new Islamic institute and key social facilities in capital

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Authorities in Tajikistan have inaugurated a new Islamic institute and several major public facilities in the capital, marking a fresh phase of investment in education, healthcare, and social services.

The Imom Azam – Abu Hanifa Numan ibn Sabit Islamic Institute was officially opened last week in Dushanbe’s Sino district. Built on more than two hectares of land, the complex includes seven multi-story buildings with classrooms, an assembly hall for over 500 people, an electronic library, sports facilities, medical rooms, and a 520-bed dormitory.

The institute is named after Imam Abu Hanifa, an eighth-century Islamic jurist and theologian who founded the Hanafi school of jurisprudence, one of the four main schools of Sunni Islam. 

The Hanafi tradition remains the most widely practiced in Central Asia, and the institute’s establishment reflects Tajikistan’s effort to strengthen Islamic scholarship within a modern educational framework.

Alongside its academic facilities, the institute also houses a museum featuring rare Qurans, manuscripts, and works by prominent Tajik scholars, showcasing the region’s intellectual and cultural heritage.

In addition to the institute, several new social facilities were inaugurated across Dushanbe. These include a 230-bed City Clinical Hospital specializing in intoxication and burn treatment, a secondary school with space for 1,450 students, and a state preschool accommodating 450 children.

The openings highlight Tajikistan’s broader efforts to expand public services and modernize infrastructure in the capital. 

Officials emphasized that the projects aim to meet growing demand for healthcare and education while also preserving cultural traditions and providing greater access to learning for future generations.