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The Minister of Emergency Situations and his deputies were dismissed due to the increase in bureaucracy and violations of fire safety regulations during construction permits and building handovers. This was stated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a meeting of the National Council for Combating Corruption. “To eradicate corruption at its roots, special attention is being paid to reducing the human factor and bureaucratic practices. For example, during the process of allocating land to the population, citizens were often caught between the mayor and about ten agencies. Overall, this sector had become a “hotbed” of corruption. With the complete abandonment of land allocation by mayoral decision and the transition to an auction system, this system has become more popular among the people. The construction sector was one of the most corrupt areas. After the implementation of the “Transparent Construction” program, positive changes are also being observed in this direction. Previously, the number of contractors involved in the construction of projects included in the investment program was less than a thousand. Last year, more than 4,000 contractors participated in the construction of 13,500 projects. Due to the digitization of the sector, 3.6 trillion soums of budget funds were saved over the past four years. However, due to the increase in bureaucracy and violations of fire safety regulations during construction permits and building handovers, last week the Minister of Emergency Situations and his deputies were dismissed,” the state leader's press service reported. At the end of February 2025, Abdulla Qoldoshev left the position of head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Since 2018, he had effectively been the head of the ministry as the first deputy minister of emergency situations, and he was officially appointed as minister in March 2022. His position was taken by military prosecutor Botir Qudratxo‘jayev. On March 4, new deputies were appointed to the minister: Khurshid Sotiyev began working in the position of deputy minister for emergency prevention, and Nuriddin Qodirov started as deputy minister for personnel issues and spiritual-educational work. The position of deputy minister for construction and engineering protection is currently vacant. This position had been held by Shuhrat Jo‘rayev since August 2018. Additionally, Khurshid Aliboyev, who was appointed as deputy minister of emergency situations in May 2023, is no longer on the list of deputies. Only one person from the previous leadership of the ministry remains – Sanjar Zuparov, who has been serving as the first deputy head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations since May 2023.

As a result of operational-search activities conducted by the DXX, the activities of a criminal group consisting of 17 tax office employees, 1 customs officer, 1 bank employee, 1 first deputy district governor, and 18 officials of entrepreneurial entities were exposed. It has been established that this group organized 8 fake enterprises from 2020 to 2023 and unlawfully obtained a refund of the negative difference amount of 15% value-added tax (VAT) designated for the fictitious export of furniture products abroad, embezzling a total of 24 billion 580 million soums of budget funds. The activities of the criminal group were coordinated by a former employee of the tax authorities, and this individual unofficially led the enterprises that were registered in the Yangiqo‘rg‘on district of Namangan region, although their legal addresses were unjustifiably changed frequently, with names of individuals unrelated to the business being listed as official leaders. Additionally, although the type of activity of the enterprises was designated as furniture manufacturing, in reality, they did not carry out any production. Furthermore, the reports indicated that supposedly produced finished products were exported to Kyrgyzstan. However, during the inspection process, it was revealed that no export operations had been conducted, the seals of the enterprises were forged by the organized group, export contracts were fabricated, and the above-mentioned value-added tax funds were illegally refunded from the state budget. Based on the situation, a criminal case was initiated under Articles 167, 179, 184, 209, and 228 of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions were carried out. During the investigation, 6 billion 808 million soums were recovered to the state. Additionally, to compensate for the damages, property worth 6 billion 300 million soums was seized, including 1 multi-story private medical clinic building, 1 car wash branch, 2 residential apartments, 6 vehicles, as well as telephone and computer equipment. In the criminal case, the Mirzo Ulug‘bek district court sentenced 14 out of 38 defendants to imprisonment for a term of 5 years and 6 months to 7 years and 6 months. Moreover, various terms of imprisonment were imposed on 18 individuals, with a mandatory obligation to compensate for the material damage within 2 years, applying Article 72 of the Criminal Code, along with a probation period of 3 years. Additionally, a restriction of freedom sentence for a term of not less than 2 years was imposed on 6 of the defendants.

In Uzbekistan, taking into account the errors in technical devices and vehicles, it is proposed to raise the practice of subtracting 5 km/h from the officially determined speed to 10 km/h. The relevant directive was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Ochilboy Ramatov on July 24 of last year. The document was announced by former deputy of the Legislative Chamber Rasul Kusherbayev. According to him, the draft regulatory document on this matter has already been prepared. If the relevant decision is adopted, drivers in urban areas will be able to travel at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour (60+10) without the risk of being fined. Starting from April 5, 2023, the maximum permitted speed for vehicles in all cities of Uzbekistan was reduced from 70 kilometers per hour to 60 kilometers per hour. The directive also establishes the implementation of allowing the recording of traffic violations related to the continuous 1.1 road marking line that separates lanes in one direction on roads that comply with SHNQ and GOST requirements. Furthermore, it is proposed to make it mandatory to indicate expanded information about the technical devices recording violations (type, factory number, and comparison certificate) in the penalty decision. The Ministry of Internal Affairs' "Safe City" center will be designated as the authorized body to oversee the installation and operation of a specially automated photo and video recording system for traffic rule violations on roads by business entities. By May 1, 2025, the Ministry of Internal Affairs must develop a unified state standard for the implementation, launch, and use of photo and video recording information systems (server devices, photo and video recording cameras). The "Safe City" center will also regularly review the photo and video recording devices installed by all business entities and conduct tests in accordance with the established procedure.

Photo: Prosecutor General's Office According to the relevant decree of the President of Uzbekistan, Dilmurod Qosimov, the senior advisor of justice, has been appointed as the deputy prosecutor general. This was reported by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office. Prior to the appointment, Dilmurod Qosimov worked as the representative for the protection of the rights and legal interests of business entities under the President of Uzbekistan (business ombudsman). He has also held various responsible positions in the prosecutor's office. In particular, until 2017, Dilmurod Qosimov served as the first deputy prosecutor of Samarkand region.

According to the requirements of Uzbekistan's legislation, starting from March 20, the use of the Temu platform will be restricted in the established manner. This was reported by the press service of the Tax Committee. It was noted that only legal entities — residents of Uzbekistan can operate as electronic commerce operators, specifically as operators of electronic trading platforms. “During the process of studying the activities of foreign electronic trading platforms serving the citizens of our country, it was found that some electronic trading platforms are not complying with the legal requirements of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the fields of electronic commerce, retail trade, advertising, personal data protection, consumer rights protection, copyright, and related rights. Based on the above, in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, starting from March 20, 2025, the use of foreign electronic trading platforms, specifically the Temu platform, will be restricted in the established manner,” the statement said. To prevent misunderstandings, the Committee requested that no orders be placed on the Temu platform starting today. “If an order has been placed before this, it is recommended to arrange for a refund on the platform,” the statement added. The National Projects Agency and the Tax Committee urged citizens not to use the services of foreign electronic trading platforms that have not localized their activities in Uzbekistan or are not included in the list of foreign companies and marketplaces providing electronic services by the Tax Committee, to take precautions, and not to provide personal and other information to such entities.

By the relevant decision of the President, 28 women were awarded the state prize named after Zulfiya. According to the decision adopted by the President of Uzbekistan regarding the "Awarding with the State Prize named after Zulfiya," the proposals of a group of talented girls from the commission of the state prize named after Zulfiya under the Committee for Family and Women were approved. The award is given to girls for their excellent behavior, unique talent, intelligence, initiative, academic achievements, as well as their special achievements in education, science, literature, culture, art, sports, information technology, and public activities. “The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall ensure that each winner of the State Prize named after Zulfiya is awarded a cash prize in the amount of 50 times the basic calculation amount,” the document states. Those awarded the state prize named after Zulfiya: 1. Turemuratova Biybinaz Kenesbay qizi - 1st year master's student in computer engineering at the Nukus branch of Tashkent University of Information Technologies (Republic of Karakalpakstan) 2. Ibragimova Shaxzoda Alisher qizi - Coach in artistic gymnastics at the Nukus Higher School of Sports Mastery in Olympic and national sports (Republic of Karakalpakstan) 3. Sotvoldiyeva Moxinur Xazratullo qizi - PhD candidate in literary theory at the University of World Languages of Uzbekistan (Andijan region) 4. Usmonova Dilshoda Egamberdi qizi - 2nd year student at the Faculty of Physical Culture of Andijan State Pedagogical Institute 5. Ruxillayeva Nilufar Shukrullo qizi - 3rd year student at the Faculty of Foreign Philology of the National University of Uzbekistan (Bukhara region) 6. Bahronova Dilshoda Tohirovna - 6th year student at the Faculty of Medicine of Bukhara State Medical Institute 7. Ortiqova E’zoza Nodir qizi - 1st year master's student in international economics and management at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Jizzakh region) 8. Abdurazoqova Mehribon Jaloliddin qizi - Teacher of the piano class at the 8th Children's Music and Art School in Sharof Rashidov district, Jizzakh region 9. Sheraliyeva Jasmina Erkin qizi - 1st year student at the Faculty of Art Studies of Gulistan State University (Qashqadaryo region) 10. Mahammadrizoyeva Madinabonu Mahammadriza qizi - 3rd year student at the Faculty of Agriculture of the International University of Agriculture (Qashqadaryo region) 11. Yo‘ldosheva Ummatoy To‘lqinovna - 1st year master's student in industrial management at "New Uzbekistan" University (Navoi region) 12. Abdullayeva Saida Ravshan qizi - 1st year student at the Faculty of Medicine of Tashkent Medical Academy (Navoi region) 13. Olimjonova Aqidaxon Anvarjon qizi - 11th grade student at the Namangan Specialized Art School in Namangan region 14. To‘ychiyeva Dilafruz Nu’monjon qizi - 3rd year student at the Faculty of Uzbek Language and Literature of Kokand State Pedagogical Institute (Namangan region) 15. Anorova Gulhayo Zokir qizi - Social worker at the "Vatanparvar" neighborhood citizens' assembly in Samarkand city, Samarkand region 16. Xamdamova Afro‘za Akbarovna - 9th grade student at the 42nd general secondary school in Samarkand city, Samarkand region 17. Abdusalamova Zanjiloy Farxod qizi - 3rd year student at the Faculty of International Journalism of the University of World Languages of Uzbekistan (Sirdaryo region) 18. G‘aniyeva Maftuna Abduaziz qizi - PhD candidate in educational theory and methodology at Gulistan State University (Sirdaryo region) 19. Abdusaidova Gulruxsorabegim Komiljon qizi - 4th year student at the Faculty of Criminal Justice of Tashkent State University of Law (Surxondaryo region) 20. Zaripova Rushana Robertovna - PhD candidate in Uzbek literature at Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature (Surxondaryo region) 21. Anvarova Naima Anvar qizi - Teacher of the Uzbek language and literature at the 7th general secondary school in Chinaz district, Tashkent region 22. Uralova Oysha Abduraim qizi - Head of the family business "Yangiobod kelajak sari" in Angren city, Tashkent region 23. Abdurasulova Dilnoza Botirali qizi - Assistant at the Software Engineering Department of Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Fergana branch 24. Saynazarova Layloxon Odiljon qizi - Head of the circle at the Culture Department of Quvasoy city, Fergana region 25. Kamalova Shaxzoda Kaxramon qizi - 11th grade student at the 3rd specialized general secondary school in Urgench city, Khorezm region 26. Sobirova Layloxon Arslonbek qizi - 1st year master's student in physical education and sports theory and methodology at Tashkent International University of Financial Management and Technologies (Khorezm region) 27. Sodiqova Nasiba Majitovna - 3rd year student at the Faculty of Theater Arts of the Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture (Tashkent city) 28. Babeshko Alina Aleksandrovna - Teacher at the Choreography Department of the Uzbekistan State Choreography Academy (Tashkent city). The awardees will receive diplomas and badges of honor during the festive ceremonies held on March 8 – International Women's Day.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan filed a lawsuit against the Qorao‘zak district administration to collect debts on behalf of "Xalqabad Cotton Cleaning" JSC. The inter-district economic court of Chimboy satisfied this lawsuit and issued a decision to collect 903.1 million soums from the debtor, the Qorao‘zak district administration, in favor of "Xalqabad Cotton Cleaning" JSC. The enforcement document issued based on this decision was received by the Bureau of Mandatory Enforcement in the Qorao‘zak district, and the department staff began enforcement actions. In particular, it was explained to the chief accountant of the debtor Qorao‘zak district administration that the execution of the court decision must be ensured within the time frame specified by the legislation, and the consequences of failing to ensure its execution were clarified. As a result, on February 7 of this year, the debt of over 903.1 million soums was fully collected, and these funds were transferred to the account of "Xalqabad Cotton Cleaning" JSC.

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Jeddah assisted an Uzbek pilgrim who suffered a stroke in returning to his homeland, reported "Nova24" publication. According to the information, the man went to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage, but suffered a stroke in Mecca and was hospitalized. Following his appeal, Uzbek diplomats provided practical assistance in processing all necessary documents. On February 27, he returned to Uzbekistan and continued his treatment in Tashkent.

A student of the 8th grade committed suicide at home after leaving school in the Karmana district of Navoi region. This was reported by NOVA24. According to reports, the incident occurred on February 28. The 14-year-old girl ran away from school, returned home, and hanged herself in the warehouse. According to the results of the medical examination, the cause of death was determined to be mechanical asphyxia (suffocation). Currently, law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident in detail, and the reasons have not yet been officially announced. The regional prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation.

After long hours of fasting, a rich iftar table can ruin dreams of healthy eating during Ramadan, reported the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service's information department. To maintain healthy eating and gastrointestinal health during Ramadan, certain recommendations should be followed. 1. Start your meal with dates Dates are a source of carbohydrates that provide energy throughout the day during fasting. The fibers in dates regulate the functioning of the digestive tract. Additionally, dates are rich in magnesium and potassium. 2. Drink plenty of water To avoid dehydration, drink enough water after breaking your fast and before suhoor. Aim to drink 8 glasses of water a day. 3. Avoid salty foods and products Avoid salty foods, canned goods, salted nuts, cucumbers, and fish. Also, stay away from spicy foods as they can make you feel thirsty. Consume more fruits and vegetables, as they replenish and hydrate the body's water reserves. 4. Break your fast slowly and without haste After a long period of fasting, a large amount of food entering the body can be stressful. Try to be moderate; start iftar with dates and water, then you can have soup and salad. After some time, move on to the main course. Overeating can lead to digestive problems and stomach pain. Starting iftar with warm soup is the best meal after fasting, as it replenishes the body's nutrients and prepares it for heavier foods. 5. Ensure your meal contains all necessary nutrients Your iftar should include foods such as proteins, vegetables, grains, fruits, and healthy fats. 6. Choose healthy foods Your diet should include grains, cereals, chicken, lean meat, fish, olive oil, and fruits. Avoid fried, salty, and fatty foods. Meat, legumes, eggs, and dairy products are rich in protein. You should consume at least one of these food items every day. 7. Avoid sweets Sweets after iftar can cause gas buildup in the stomach and disrupt digestion. Additionally, they increase blood glucose levels, which further heightens the craving for sweets. Therefore, it is recommended to consume sweets 2–3 hours after iftar. Replace sweets with healthier options like dates, dried fruits, and sweet fruits. 8. Avoid drinking coffee During Ramadan, try to reduce coffee consumption to prevent headaches and insomnia. 9. Eat three meals a day During Ramadan, it is important to have three meals a day, including iftar, suhoor, and light snacks in between. Divide your main meals into three parts. One-third should be complex carbohydrates, one-third lean meat or fish, and the rest should be vegetables. This will ensure a healthy balanced diet.

The dual power of human thought – creation and destruction – has always played an important role in the development of society. Since ancient times, our people have had "creators from nothing" – those endowed with limitless imagination and creativity. Every item, every task, every idea that came into their hands had its own unique aesthetic and functional significance. The most important aspect of their life activities was the pursuit of maximizing benefits from limited resources, creating innovations and enjoyable things within the confines of limited possibilities. For example, preparing delicious new dishes from existing products at home, beautifying the living space by repurposing old, useless, and expired items, building beautiful homes from stone, brick, and earth – all of these are the fruits of the creative potential and economic thinking of "creators from nothing." Through their labor and creativity, they not only created material wealth but also provided spiritual satisfaction to their family members. Such individuals have earned respect in society and are held in high esteem. However, a new category has emerged in modern society – "destroyers of what exists." The increase in prosperity and material wealth during the current era of abundance has led many to extravagance, carelessness, and indifference towards material wealth. For "destroyers of what exists," the main focus is solely on consumption, replacing old items with new ones, and indulging in the pleasures of the present day. They are not interested in recycling old items, frugality, or creation. They are primarily consumers of what others have created; on one hand, such a category is necessary for the smooth functioning of the economic wheel of society. In their psychological portrait, instead of frugality and rational action, a high level of desire and blind consumerism prevails. As a result, material wealth is rapidly consumed, the amount of waste continues to increase, and most regrettably, ecological balance is disrupted. When researching the psychological aspects of individuals in this category, it is crucial to pay attention to their irresponsibility, carelessness, and indifference towards the future. In fact, both categories are necessary for societal development; if we were to label one as good and the other as bad, it would not be an objective assessment. In comparing the two categories, the following psychological aspects can be observed. "Creators from nothing" tend to strive for creation, are inclined to solve problems, and possess high economic thinking, while "destroyers of what exists" show little frugality, have low levels of satisfaction, and exhibit a constant desire for new things along with indifference towards the old. The psychological differences between these two categories are primarily evident in the nature of their needs, sense of responsibility, and attitudes towards the future. I did not write that both categories are important for the stable development of society without reason. The creativity and frugality of "creators from nothing" contribute to societal development, while the consumption promoted by "destroyers of what exists" adds to the rapid turnover of the market economy. So, what is the problem, you ask?! I believe the problem lies in the increasing number of the second category and the decreasing number of the first category. Of course, I do not have any specific statistical figures or scientifically substantiated foundations for this. This is my conclusion based on my observations. Therefore, it is essential to pay special attention to fostering frugality, striving for creation, and instilling a sense of responsibility in the educational process. With such an approach, we can achieve economic stability in society, maintain an ecologically clean environment, and promote development. Madina Miytan, psychologist

The working group of the Terminology Commission of Uzbekistan reviewed public proposals to replace 30 foreign words with Uzbek equivalents, submitted by scholars from the Institute of Uzbek Language, Literature, and Folklore of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. The Institute proposed the following: - Aysberg - Muztog‘ - Bruschatka - Yo‘lg‘isht - Diskussiya - Bahs, munozara - Zona - Hudud - Instrument - Ish quroli - Intensiv - Jadal - Kamera - Bo‘lma - Konstruksiya - Tuzilma - Koordinator - Muvofiqlashtiruvchi - Koridor - Yo‘lak - Lider - Yo‘lboshchi, yetakchi - Marshrut - Yo‘nalish - Progress - Ilg‘or, rivojlanish - Dostavka - Yetkazish - Probeg - Yurim - Set (ovqatlar seti bo‘yicha) - To‘plam - Oprava - Ko‘zoynak bandi - Polik - To‘shama - Balansirovka - Muvozanatlashtirish - Vnedorojnik - Yo‘ltanlamas - Chelenj - Chorlov - Navigator - Yo‘llagich - Selfi - O‘zchekim - Svetofor - Yo‘lchiroq - Ekspluatatsiya - Foydalanish - Aksiya - Yalpi harakat - Kuler - Suvlik - Keshbek - Hadya-qaytim - Poverbank - Kuchlantirgich - Karving - Meva bezakchiligi “The working body is also pleased to accept and consider other opinions and comments regarding the national equivalents of the proposed terms. Do not be indifferent to our language!” states the announcement from the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. Anyone can leave their opinion and other alternatives regarding the proposed words on the following page.

By presidential decree, General-Lieutenant Po‘lat Bobojonov, who has held the position of Minister of Internal Affairs, has been appointed as the Deputy Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on personnel policy issues. This was reported by the press secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He will now serve as the deputy to the President's advisor on personnel policy issues, G‘ofurjon Mirzayev. It was previously reported that Aziz Toshpo‘latov, who had been serving as the head of the Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs, was appointed as the Minister of Internal Affairs, and in this regard, Po‘lat Bobojonov was relieved of his position. Po‘lat Bobojonov (born in 1961) has been managing the Ministry of Internal Affairs since September 2017. He previously served as a prosecutor in Bukhara and Jizzakh regions and worked as the governor of Khorezm region from 2012 to 2017.

By presidential decree, Aziz Toshpolatov has been appointed as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan. This was reported by the president's press secretary. Photo: Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis On March 3, during the next session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, deputies reviewed and approved the candidacy of Aziz Toshpolatov for the position of Minister of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan. Prior to his appointment, Aziz Toshpolatov served as the head of the Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs. Po‘lat Bobojonov had been leading the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan since September 2017. About Aziz Toshpolatov He served as the head of the Namangan region's Internal Affairs Department from 2015 to 2017. From November 2017 to June 2019, he led the Samarkand region's Internal Affairs Department. In June 2019, he was appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. Since March 2020, he has held the position of head of the Tashkent City Internal Affairs Department. He was awarded the rank of Major General in 2021.

© Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov met with Afghan Minister of Trade Nuruddin Aziziy in Surkhandarya region, the ministry's press service reported. The delegation led by Laziz Kudratov and Nuruddin Aziziy visited the "Termiz" International Trade Center in Surkhandarya region. The meeting discussed the current state of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan trade and economic relations and prospects for their development. Laziz Kudratov held a meeting with Afghan Minister of Trade Nuruddin Aziziy © Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan “During the conversation, specific measures were outlined to increase mutual trade volume to 3 billion dollars,” the report states. It was noted that, in addition to trade, further events were discussed to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and industrial cooperation in agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food, and mining industries. © Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan During the visit, B2B negotiations were organized with the participation of about 60 entrepreneurs from both sides. Business representatives had the opportunity to discuss practical aspects of establishing new connections, implementing new joint projects, and trade agreements.

Photo: Urgut district administration A new railway line is being constructed from the Jomboy district to the Urgut district. This was reported by UzA. It is reported that the new network, which is over 50 kilometers long, will be built according to the master plan developed by "Toshtemiryolloyiha" LLC, taking into account modern engineering solutions. The new railway network will start near the "MAN" plant in the Jomboy district and will cross the 4R-238 highway, continuing along the Zarafshan River. A special railway bridge will be constructed over the river. Then it will continue through the Toyloq and Samarkand districts to the Urgut district. Stations will be established in the densely populated areas of the Jomboy, Samarkand, Toyloq, and Urgut districts where the railway passes. For example, a station will be built near the "Jartepa" border customs post located in the Urgut district, which borders Tajikistan. This will allow Tajik citizens to travel through our country by railway. "This new network is one of the major projects in our country's railway sector. It will not only improve the transport network of the enterprises in the 'Urgut' free economic zone but also create convenience for the population and promote tourism in the region," says Rasuljon Roziyev, director of "Temiryo'l loyihasi" LLC. It is noted that the construction of the new railway has been launched, with the participation of the Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov, acting governor of Samarkand region Adiz Boboyev, and other officials. For your information, the Urgut district, which has a population of nearly 600,000 and hosts thousands of enterprises, has not had a railway line constructed until now.

If a person falls asleep during the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan, what should they do, should they break their fast first or pray the evening prayer, can a fasting person use toothpaste? The Fatwa department of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan provided explanations on these and other questions. - What should a person do if they fall asleep during the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan? - A person who falls asleep during the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan, if they wake up and want to eat or drink something, their intention and the fast they will keep that day will not be valid. A person who falls asleep during the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan should, upon waking, intend to fast for that day without engaging in anything that breaks the fast (such as eating, drinking, or marital relations). This intention can be made until the sun reaches its zenith. - Can a fasting person swallow their saliva? - A fasting person's fast is not broken by swallowing saliva. However, one should avoid deliberately gathering saliva in the mouth and swallowing it. In normal circumstances, swallowing saliva is not considered disliked. - Can a fasting person use toothpaste? - A fasting person can use toothpaste to clean their teeth. However, care must be taken to avoid swallowing any saliva mixed with toothpaste. Otherwise, the fast may be broken. - Should one break their fast first or pray the evening prayer? - In our religion, it is encouraged to hasten breaking the fast, and deliberately delaying breaking the fast until after the evening prayer is contrary to the Sunnah. - Does a fasting person's vomiting break their fast? - If a fasting person does not deliberately vomit, their fast is not broken. However, if they deliberately induce vomiting, their fast is broken. - If rain enters a fasting person's mouth, does it affect their fast? - If rain droplets or snowflakes accidentally enter a fasting person's mouth and go down their throat, their fast is broken, and they must make up for that fast. - If a person has small remnants of food stuck in their teeth after the pre-dawn meal, and they taste it after closing their mouth, is their fast valid? - If the remnants of food left between the teeth after the pre-dawn meal are smaller than a chickpea and they swallow it, there is no harm. However, if they take it out of their mouth and then put it back in and swallow it, their fast is broken. If it is the size of a chickpea or larger, the fast is broken. - Is it permissible to get engaged or hold a wedding ceremony during the breaking of the fast in Ramadan? - Yes, it is permissible. - Can a fasting person have blood drawn? - Yes, it is allowed. - If a woman has a breastfeeding child who is 1 year old, can she fast? - If it would harm you or your child, you are allowed not to fast. Later, you can make up for one day for each day missed. - Does bathing with soap or shampoo break the fast? - It does not break the fast as long as it does not enter the mouth or nose. - Is it permissible to fast after the first day of Eid? - Yes, it is permissible. - If one does not have a pre-dawn meal, are they still considered to be fasting? - Having a pre-dawn meal is a Sunnah. If a person does not eat or drink after the time of Fajr, it is sufficient for them to intend to fast for the day until midday. There is no obligation to make up for it. - Is it permissible to sleep until the afternoon during the days of Ramadan? - Yes, it is permissible. - If a person sleeps after the pre-dawn meal and experiences a nocturnal emission, does it break their fast? - Experiencing a nocturnal emission during sleep does not break the fast, as this occurs without the person's control. A fasting person who experiences this should perform a full ablution upon waking. This information is prepared based on the data from the Fatwa department of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan at fatvo.uz.

Photo: Ministry of Ecology A citizen who illegally kept a rare bird in Fergana region has been detained, reports the Ministry of Ecology. According to it, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change's Ecological Control Inspection identified through social networks that a citizen I.I. was illegally keeping and selling a desert lark (shahin) bird. In connection with the incident, measures to prevent the violation were carried out by the Fergana Regional Ecology Department, the regional police department, and the regional prosecutor's office, and the violator was detained. For your information, the desert lark is a bird belonging to the family of larks and is listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan. For illegally taking it from nature, a fine of 1500 times the minimum wage (562 million 500 thousand soums) is imposed in accordance with Appendix 14 of the Cabinet of Ministers' decision No. 290 dated October 20, 2014, and since the amount of damage exceeds 300 times the minimum wage, the case will be considered by law enforcement agencies in a criminal manner.

A drunk man in Surxondaryo province stabbed and killed a young man. The incident occurred due to rumors in the neighborhood, as reported by Millar. According to investigation data, the young man had come to the girl's house. The gossip about this quickly spread in the neighborhood and reached the ears of his 48-year-old father. Considering himself "ashamed," he went to the young man's house while under the influence of alcohol. There, he called the young man and started shouting at him, ultimately inflicting several stab wounds. The victim died at the scene. During the trial, the defendant partially admitted his guilt and expressed remorse. He was sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment under part 1 of article 97 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Intentional homicide).

In our religion, the correctness of every action and its acceptance by Allah is dependent on the intention. Similarly, making an intention is a requirement for fasting. Without intention, there is no worship. The obligatory aspects of the fast during the month of Ramadan are three: intention, abstaining from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset, and abstaining from sexual relations. In essence, intention is something that occurs in the heart. Only the intention made in the heart is considered valid. If one makes an intention verbally but has nothing in their heart, their fast will not be valid. As Mawlono Aliy Qoriy said, making an intention verbally is a commendable innovation, meaning it is considered an acceptable action. Accordingly, one should express the intention from the heart and say something like: "I intend to fast during the month of Ramadan from dawn until sunset." Indeed, our jurisprudential books state that making an intention verbally is also a Sunnah ("Olamgiriyya", "Kofiy", "Nihoya", "Nahr"). All the scholars of our school have stated that one should make a separate intention for each day of Ramadan ("Fatovoyi Qozixon"). However, in the Maliki school, it is permissible to make one intention for the entire month of Ramadan. Imam Najmiddin Nasafiy stated that simply waking up for Suhoor during Ramadan counts as an intention. However, waking up for Suhoor serves as an intention only for that specific day and does not carry over to other days. The time for intention begins after sunset each day; any intention made before that does not count (Saraxsiy "Muhiyt"). If a person makes an intention for the next day's fast before sunset but then falls asleep or loses consciousness or is unable to renew their intention for any reason before sunset, their intention does not count. However, if they make the intention after sunset, it is valid ("Xulosa"). There is no difference regarding intention between a traveler and a resident ("Tabyin"). It is preferable to make the intention at its proper time, that is, at night. However, making the intention during the day is also permissible. Additionally, the intention should be clear and specific, meaning one should clearly and definitively state which fast they are intending to observe ("Ixtiyor"). If someone falls asleep and is unable to wake up for Suhoor, but wakes up after sunrise and makes an intention for the fast without eating or drinking anything, according to our school, their fast for that day will be valid. The same applies if they wake up before sunrise. In both cases, they can still make the intention for the usual Ramadan fast. However, consistently doing this (i.e., making the intention for the fast after dawn or after sunrise) is not advisable. This is because, in other schools, this practice is not permissible at all. Indeed, our Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: "Whoever does not make an intention for their fast before dawn, their fast is invalid" (reported by Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi). For missed and compensatory fasts, it is necessary to make the intention in the evening and to specify the fast that will be observed ("Niqoya").