Travelogue of Khawaja Ekram-Ud-Din: A Review
( With special reference to Few Days in the country of Imam Bukhari)
Keywords:
Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, language, culture, tradition, art, architect, Urdu, education, Khwaja EkramuddinAbstract
"Imam Bukhari ke Mulk Mein Chand Roz" travelogue by Prof. Khawaja Ekram ud din. This writing captures Khawaja Ekram ud din’s experiences as a visiting professor in Uzbekistan, focusing on its cultural, historical, and academic facets. It portrays Uzbekistan as a hub of Islamic heritage, with detailed descriptions of cities like Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, emphasizing landmarks such as the Imam Bukhari Complex and Shah-i-Zinda. The travelogue intertwines personal observations with scholarly insights, exploring themes of Urdu education in Uzbekistan and the cultural exchanges between South Asia and Central Asia.Ekram ud din’s vivid narrative captures the essence of local traditions, hospitality, and educational practices, enriched with historical references and visual documentation. By addressing the historical significance of figures like Imam Bukhari and the architectural splendour of sites such as Registan Square, the travelogue serves as both a cultural bridge and an academic resource.
References:
1.Muqadma, Urdu Safarnamo ma Hindustani Tahzeeb-o-Saqafat, Murataba: Muhammad, Prof. Khawaja Ekram-ud-Din, P.10
2.Muhammad, Prof. Ikram-ud-Din, Khawaja, Emam Bukhari kay Mulk ma Chand Roz, New Dehli: World Urdu Association, 2019, P.4
3. Ibid, P.5
4. Ibid, P.6
5. Ibid, P.12
6. Ibid, P.17
7. Ibid, P.18-19
8. Ibid, P.22
9. Ibid, P.24-25
10. Ibid, P.26
11. Ibid, P.27
12. Ibid, P.28
13. Ibid, P.32
14. Ibid, P.37
15. Ibid, P.39
16. Muhammad, Prof. Ikram-ud-Din, Khawaja, Mushahidat, New Dehli: Brown Publications, 2020, P.226
17. Muhammad, Prof. Ikram-ud-Din, Khawaja, Imam Bukhari kay Mulk ma Chand Roz, New Dehli: World Urdu Association, 2019, P.46-47
18. Ibid, P.54-55
19. Ibid, P.58
20. Ibid, P.59
21. Ibid, P.62-63
22. Ibid, P.64
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