Religion

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.

Taliban attacks on mosques in Takhar demonstrate ignorance of Islam
Religion

2019-05-10

Taliban attacks on mosques in Takhar demonstrate ignorance of Islam

While the Taliban claim to revere religious sites and scriptures, they continue carry out attacks on mosques, exploiting Afghans' faith and trust in religion.

ISIS mocks burning of Notre Dame Cathedral, calling it 'retribution'
Religion

2019-04-16

ISIS mocks burning of Notre Dame Cathedral, calling it 'retribution'

The statement is the latest sign of ISIS's disregard for cultural heritage and its spurious interpretation of Islam.

Praying behind Taliban member not justified in Sharia, says Afghan scholar
Religion

2019-02-06

Praying behind Taliban member not justified in Sharia, says Afghan scholar

Afghan opposition politicians meeting with Taliban representatives in Moscow were seen praying behind a member of the Taliban in a hotel lobby.

Al-Qaeda calls for the destruction of ISIS and its 'deviant' caliph al-Baghdadi
Religion

2019-01-15

Al-Qaeda calls for the destruction of ISIS and its 'deviant' caliph al-Baghdadi

Al-Qaeda says ISIS members are unable to understand Islamic texts and are bent on carrying out treason and treachery wherever they have influence. The same however could be said of al-Qaeda.

Taliban's war 'prohibited by Allah', ulema say in Saudi Arabia
Religion

2018-07-13

Taliban's war 'prohibited by Allah', ulema say in Saudi Arabia

More than 100 ulema from 57 countries issued a statement supporting the Afghan government's continuing peace efforts and denouncing the Taliban's ongoing campaign of violence.