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Herat cleric faces backlash over criticism of Afghan forces

Religion

2021-02-24

Herat cleric faces backlash over criticism of Afghan forces

Mujiburrahman Ansari's remarks about the security forces and government are 'irresponsible', 'rubbish' and 'un-Islamic', say religious scholars.

Balkh officials register madrassas in attempt to root out extremism

Religion

2020-11-18

Balkh officials register madrassas in attempt to root out extremism

The goal is to improve educational standards and prevent the spread of radical views, officials say.

Religious scholars say Taliban will face 'God's curse' for un-Islamic war

Religion

2020-10-28

Religious scholars say Taliban will face 'God's curse' for un-Islamic war

'There is no justification and no Sharia-based reason for fighting the war in Afghanistan,' said Sheikh Ahmad al-Raysuni, president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars in Doha.

Satellite imagery shows China has destroyed 16,000 mosques in Xinjiang

Religion

2020-09-25

Satellite imagery shows China has destroyed 16,000 mosques in Xinjiang

Almost a third of major Islamic sacred sites in Xinjiang -- including shrines, cemeteries and pilgrimage routes -- have been razed, according to an extensive investigative report.

Eid ul Adha offers rare opportunity for long lasting peace in Afghanistan

Religion

2020-07-29

Eid ul Adha offers rare opportunity for long lasting peace in Afghanistan

The recently announced ceasefire for the holiday might be the foundation upon which a major moment in Afghan history could be realised.

Religious scholars condemn un-Islamic attacks of Taliban, ISIS

Religion

2020-05-19

Religious scholars condemn un-Islamic attacks of Taliban, ISIS

Killing innocent civilians -- especially mothers and newborn babies -- is un-Islamic and vicious, and the perpetrators of such attacks 'are going to hell', religious scholars and imams say.

Eschewing spirit of Ramadan, Taliban escalate their campaign of violence

Religion

2020-05-19

Eschewing spirit of Ramadan, Taliban escalate their campaign of violence

In contrast, Afghan security forces are standing guard at their checkpoints and patrolling all day on the streets and highways to prevent Taliban violence and reduce threats to civilians' lives.

Islam demands an end to 'illegitimate' war, religious scholars say

Religion

2019-09-23

Islam demands an end to 'illegitimate' war, religious scholars say

Researchers interviewed scholars from eight different Islamic schools of jurisprudence for their views about the peace process, and they concluded the Taliban's war was illegitimate.

The Taliban's endless war is not jihad, Kunar residents say

Religion

2019-06-06

The Taliban's endless war is not jihad, Kunar residents say

Participants of a gathering on June 2 released a six-article declaration urging the Taliban to make peace, observe a ceasefire and hold direct talks with the Afghan government.

Taliban's destruction of shrine in Ghazni is un-Islamic, religious scholars say

Religion

2019-05-13

Taliban's destruction of shrine in Ghazni is un-Islamic, religious scholars say

The militant group continues to show its hostility toward Afghanistan's heritage and culture.

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Taliban threats, violence force over 300,000 children out of school in Herat

'Illiteracy and lack of knowledge are key tools of the Taliban's war,' said one analyst, as the group's activities thwart untold thousands of children from fulfilling their dreams.

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