This article explores the ideological and spiritual parallels between the Jadid movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the modern spiritual and intellectual development of the 21st century. The authors highlight how the Jadids’ ideas of enlightenment, educational reform, national awakening, and cultural modernization remain relevant in today’s era of globalization and digital transformation. The study analyzes the Jadid intellectual heritage in the context of modern Uzbekistan’s moral, cultural, and educational renewal, emphasizing their role in promoting independent thinking, national identity, and progressive values. Moreover, the article identifies the similarities between the Jadids’ struggle for enlightenment and contemporary efforts to foster critical thinking, creativity, and spiritual integrity among young people.

Jadidism, national awakening, spiritual development, enlightenment, education reform, modern Uzbekistan, culture, innovation, moral renewal, 21st century.

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