Religion

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  Religion

  2021-07-07

  Afghan Ulema Council calls on Taliban to end violence

  The only way to save Afghanistan is to stop the bloodshed and to strengthen unity, brotherhood and understanding, Afghan religious scholars and political leaders say.

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  Religion

  2021-05-18

  Afghans welcome government's campaign to build new mosques

  The effort to build new house of worship across the country stands in stark contrast to the actions of the Taliban, who regularly carry out attacks on mosques and use them for military purposes.

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  Religion

  2021-05-13

  Afghans hope for peace as Eid ul Fitr ceasefire pauses deadly violence

  'War is not a solution,' President Ashraf Ghani said in his annual Eid address, urging the Taliban to agree on a permanent ceasefire and a political solution.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.