IEA Chief Seeks Global Respect For Afghan Values

Fitr, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) underlined the need for unity among Afghans, desiring good relations with the world based on brotherhood.

Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada urged the world to respect Afghanistan's values and not to hinder the Islamic Emirate's efforts for stability, security and development.

He also highlighted the responsibility of educational institutions to align their curricula with the Shariah and to provide proper education for youth.

Haibatullah Akhundzada asked the people not to heed propaganda from hostile groups that aimed to demoralise them or spread anxiety about poverty and economic challenges.

Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for the interim government, published the supreme leader's message on his X account.

Haibatullah Akhundzada said:“Afghans have endured many years of conflict. Thank Allah, now we have a good opportunity for unity and harmony. Let us fully seize this opportunity and strengthen our unity, which is the key to our success and dignity.”

He added Afghanistan was peaceful, and its people were living in better security than at any other time.

He explained the IEA had tasked all courts with applying Shariah according to the Hanafi jurisprudence. Based on this, courts are obligated to make decisions in line with Shariah and implement the laws of Allah.

According to him, the Ministry of Vice and Virtue (MoVV), in addition to addressing complaints, is working to prevent all forms of corruption. As a result, the level of immorality has decreased.

The IEA supreme leader identified preventing corruption in society as one of the major objectives of the Islamic system.

He also stated it was the responsibility of all scholars to fully cooperate on correcting the beliefs of youth and preventing immorality.

IEA's decrees, laws and particularly the law of MoVV should be explained to the people and they should be encouraged to follow them.

The leader reminded educational institutions of their duty to focus on promoting beliefs and practices across all fields. They should align their curricula with Shariah and focus on the proper education of youth.

He added the IEA, besides promoting religious teachings, has worked - and continues to work - to rebuild the country and strengthen the economy according to the Shariah.

He said:“The people should not trust propaganda from malicious groups and intelligence networks trying to demoralise them or spread anxiety about poverty and economic challenges. With the help of Allah, the IEA is doing all in its power to improve your lives.”

He said the IEA sought strong and positive relations with the Islamic world based on Islamic brotherhood.

He concluded:“We ask all parties to respect the beliefs and values of the Afghan people, refrain from interfering in our internal affairs and not to be an obstacle to our stability, security and progress.”

Additionally, in his message, the leader condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinians and urged Islamic countries to support the Palestinian people.

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