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"Spiritual Harmony in the Digital Age: Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, Abai Kunanbayuly"
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At the 5th session of the National Kurultai, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the regular hosting of scientific events dedicated to systematically promoting the teachings of Al-Farabi, Yasawi, and Abai. In accordance with these directives, an insightful event was held at M. Auezov SKU, organized by the Abai and Mukhtar Studies, Turkology, and History and Ethnology research centers under the Research Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities. The round table, titled "Spiritual Harmony in the Digital Age: Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, Abai Kunanbayuly," brought together scholars specializing in the study of these great historical figures, faculty members, and doctoral candidates.
Professor Sandybai Boranbayev, Doctor of Philology and Director of the Research Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, highlighted that the creative heritage of these prominent thinkers constitutes the core of our national identity and character. Akzhol Kalshabek, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor, and Head of the Abai and Mukhtar Studies Research Center, focused on the concept of the "Perfect Man" (Tolyq Adam) in his presentation titled "Directions in the Study of Abai Kunanbayuly's Teachings in the Works of Mekemtas Myrzakhmetuly." Seidaly Orazaly, Candidate of Philology and Associate Professor, analyzed historical data in his report "Abai's Concept of the Perfect Man and Kazakh Anthropological Studies," outlining future research directions for young scholars. Additionally, Asylbek Nogayev, Candidate of Philology and Senior Researcher at the Abai and Mukhtar Studies Research Center, provided a comprehensive analysis of the role that the heritage of Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, and Abai Kunanbayuly plays in moral education. Sholpan Torgauytova, Head of the History and Ethnology Research Center, delivered an insightful report on "The Role and Importance of Abai's Teachings in the Development of Human Capital in the 21st Century."
The scientific insights and recommendations shared during the meeting not only provided guidance for young researchers but also emphasized the relevance of revitalizing spiritual continuity within the modern digital space. This, in turn, represents a crucial step toward promoting national values, fostering human capital, and raising a conscious generation.
