I do not deny that I, too, was caught up in this information turmoil. The turmoil is such that people look at…

I do not deny that I, too, was caught up in this information turmoil. The turmoil is such that people look at the state and its leaders with suspicion, the minds of those in the government system are also filled with mistrust, a chasm opens between the people and the authorities, and the two sides look at each other with fear and doubt.

This condition shows itself like this: those who come out against the state, those who criticize leaders, are seen as heroes and regarded as standard-bearers of truth, and they themselves think they are such; while supporters of the state are labeled traitors and described as bootlickers.

This is a very great fitna. Only a person of sound mind clearly perceives its essence.

The point is that I, too, was among such “heroes.” There were groups that made a “hero” out of me. Naturally, the feeling of having to preserve this “hero” status was also laid upon my shoulders. But God Himself saved me from this “hero” status. A great many good people worried about me together. They tried hard to make me understand the real situation, and prayed that I would think for myself and come to understand. First among them are my parents, my teachers, my friends and, of course, our esteemed President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Because my release from prison on August 27, 2020 came directly by decree of the Head of State. Now my speaking positively about this man has been interpreted by some as a kind of betrayal, as if I were going against my own convictions.

Major attacks were organized against me personally.

True, these attacks were fierce. Indeed, it was a war. And war is never easy.

As time passed, with the support of good people and the prayers and guidance of my teachers, the veils were lifted from before my eyes. I saw that the path I had chosen was not a mistake, but the right path. I understood the essence of events. I gave praise to Allah. It was clearly and plainly evident that supporting the state, standing on the side of the Head of State, inspiring him to good deeds, applauding him for his good works, and being a source of moral support is beneficial for everyone.

Today my Lord has granted me the honor of publishing a weighty book of 880 pages. It is the commentary I wrote on Hazrat Alisher Navoi's book “Hayrat ul-abror.” Looking at it, I gave thanks to my Lord, who made this work possible, and I felt that I should thank the Head of State, who directly created the conditions for this work. This man did good to our family, he did good to me. I believe in his ideas of a New Uzbekistan and a Third Renaissance. I am absolutely certain that the legacy of Hazrat Alisher Navoi will serve as the spiritual foundation of these vast reforms.

Esteemed President!

I express my gratitude to you. This humble servant wishes to serve our people through scholarship. I consider it the main task of the people of knowledge to illuminate the souls of our people, to call them to goodness and to turn them away from evil. I hope that perhaps my Lord will grant this honor to a broken servant like me. I intend to present the commentary on “Hayrat ul-abror” to you personally, with an inscription. By this I wish to show, even if only a little, that the trust you placed in me has not been in vain.

This humble servant needs neither position nor rank. I simply dream of reading the blessed manuscripts of our forefathers, of conveying them to our people and teaching them to the young. I believe that under your leadership I will see this dream come true, insha Allah.

Esteemed Head of State!

I wish not only to present this book to you, but also to invite you to its presentation. For this is Hazrat Alisher Navoi, and this is “Hayrat ul-abror.” A magnificent legacy of thought. Your visit will remain a symbol of unparalleled respect for the great thinker.

A servant is not free of error. All the flaws in the commentary come from my own weakness. I hope that readers, teachers and scholars will look upon these slips with an eye of forgiveness. I trust that my God will pardon these shortcomings of mine with His forgiveness and grant me to keep correcting them...

Sincerely, Akrom Malik,

December 21, 2024.

PS.

I can tell my dear followers that today I handed this letter, together with the book, to the Republican People's Reception Office in Tashkent; they officially registered and accepted it.