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Who are Taliban ?
(This article was published in an Islamic News Paper of Pakistan)
Table of Contents:
The Movement of Taliban
Interview with the Ameer ul M'umineen
Who are Taliban ? & their Goal
in certain places fully aided our adversaries and even supplied a place of refug
e
for one of Burhanuddin's important commanders. However when they were also
acquainted with the truth from us, that this was an internal affair of Afghanist
an
and Iran's interference could initiate a series of frontier disputes between the
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and us, they have adopted a neutral capacity and promised to keep a better and
appropriate conduct with us. As for our connection with the Hizb-e-Wahdat we
have no treaty with them and as such, fighting has broken out and they have
offered to give up their areas and weapons, which at present we are considering
and when the need is perceived, this will be acted upon, but in any case the Hiz
b
e-Wahdat will not put obstacles in our path.
Question 6: On what foundations can reconciliation be reached with Burhanuddin
and Hikmatyar?
Answer: We have frequently offered to have negotiations with Burhanuddin
Rabbani and Hikmatyar and many a time we have had agreements drawn
between us, but in every case power has been the greatest obstacle in our path
and they have always betrayed us, betrayed the nation, violated the agreements
and unjustly spilled the blood of the Muslims and now, we have no trust in them
and neither is the Afghan nation willing to trust them. How can the Afghan natio
n
forgive the unjust spilling of their own blood, this is the reason why we cannot
have trust in them, they have but one way and that is if they desire peace in
Afghanistan and if their aim, is the well-being of the Afghan people, then they
should surrender their regions to the Taliban. They should entrust their weaponr
y
to the Taliban, so that without any civil war the Taliban may establish the
implementation of Sharee`ah and form an Islamic government and not make the
Afghan nation and the whole World ashamed of this interpretation of the Muslim's
dream and they may observe the fruits of the Afghanistan's Jihaad in the Country
and give strength to all the World's forces of Jihaad.
At this moment, the biggest obstacles in the path of this endeavour for freedom
in Afghanistan, in particular is the conflicting forces of Burhanuddin Rabbani a
nd
Hikmatyar, they should read and take heed to what the graffiti on the walls say
and abstain from bloodshed and mischief, this is the only way in which there is
security for them, otherwise the Taliban Insha Allah, will remain committed with
Jihaad to end mischief and with the assistance of Allah Ta`ala, acquaint the
nation with the good news of the victory of Kabul.
Question 7: What is the conduct of Pakistan's `Ulama-e-Kiraam towards the
Taliban movement?
Answer: As of yet the `Ulama-e-Kiraam of Pakistan have not given us open
support, however even though all of Pakistan's `Ulama-e-Kiraam's sympathy is
with us, they have before them the state of affairs of their own Country, upon
which they have to make decisions and so at this point in time, the greatest
moral support has been from `Ulama-e-Kiraam of Pakistan in particular
Balochistan, from those in charge of Balochistan's and Pakistan's Madaris; the
great Sheikhs and Mufti Kiraam. We are confident that the way in which the days
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are progressing, our standing and conduct is slowly becoming apparent to the
people and our support is also being enhance.
Question 8: The common perception is that all the Taliban are Pushtu speaking
and they want the domination and prevalence of the Pushtu language in
Afghanistan?
Answer: There is no bearing to this truth, as the Taliban consists of Mujahideen
from the whole of Afghanistan, people form every region, and what ever the main
language is of an area the individuals in charge also speak the same language. I
t
is not incumbent upon the whole of the Taliban to speak pushtu just because I
do: this is one of the same propaganda being made against us of being America's
and ISI. Agents and us being terrorists.
Who are Taliban ?
The Taliban leadership poses a major question to the leaders of the world. The
majority of the Taliban leaders have suffered injuries in the Jihaad against Rus
sia,
Zarb-e-Mu`min takes an analytic look at the situation. The Taliban, who have in
a
very short time taken over most of Afghanistan and established Islamic law, are
facing criticism from all over the world. Some consider them to be a foreign
power while others class them as American agents. These poisonous allegations
are part of a conspiracy to discredit the Taliban and cause a rift between them
and other Muslims. Anticipating the dangers of this conspiracy our editor has Wh
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decided to write a special report in the light of which any honest person can
decide for themselves whether the Taliban are backed by some foreign power or
by innocent Mullas'. When our editor took a close look at the Taliban leadership
he found that out of the 20 members of the Supreme Council 14 had lost parts of
their body during the Jihaad against Russia. In fact some had lost two limbs.
Ameer-ul-Mu,mineen Mulla Muhammad Umar is one of these fortunate members
who sacrificed a part of their body in the Path of Allah. Others include the For
eign
Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Defence, Governors of Kandhar, Nimruz a
nd
Khost and the military leaders of Kabul and Herat. Other members of the council
although not disabled still support many injuries which tell a story of a life s
pent
in the Path of Allah. Our editor asks all those who accuse the Taliban of being
backed by foreign powers whether this rag tag council in which almost every
member has been injured fighting the Communists represents an image of those
flourishing on aid and help from foreign powers. Thus the Taliban Supreme
Council poses a serious question to all world leaders and a worrying thought to
those who think them to be backed by foreign powers. In light of this analysis b
y
Dha'rb-e-Mu,min the Islamic world can clearly see that the Taliban are indeed
true Muslims whose injuries are ample proof of their participation in Jihaad and
their opponents are nothing but trouble makers. Therefore it is not a case of th
e
Taliban against the Mujahideen but a case of Taliban against the trouble makers.
Today the enemies of Islam are spreading the propagation against the Taliban,
that they are violating human rights. My assertion is that from Kabul is emanati
ng
the scent of Sharee`ah, contrary to the days of yore when the foul smell of bloo
d
and gunpowder used to come from Kabul. The news from Kabul used to be that a
Muslim girl had jumped from the sixth floor to put an end to her miserable life.
Today from the same city news of the blessing of Islam, of the sanctity of human
life are being broadcast. Today can be heard the voice of unity and cooperation
from Kabul. I congratulate you on this magnificent success.
In the past the Afghan people were being murdered by the Russians, today
AlhumdulilLah Moscow is shaking with terror of the Taliban; in the past the
Afghan people were tyrannised, today the tyrants wherever they are, are scared
of the Afghan people. This is due to our strength, due to the blessings of the
blood of the Shuhada. This too is because of the blessings of the unity and
selflessness of the `Ulema-e-keram. It is the living history of the Afghan peopl
e
that they do not tolerate being ruled by the Kuffar. Therefore after the cruelty
,
savagery, ferocity of the Russian occupation Afghanistan is once again a land
dominated by Islam. Afghanistan is a land of distinction, the only land in the
world where Islam has been implemented in its purest form.
I would like to recount an incident of the past, of the days when Rabbani used t
o
call himself the president of the country. In Kabul, Pul Muhammad Khan the so
called Mujahideen stole a welfare organisation's car. The head of the organisati
on
requested Rabbani for the recovery of the car. Rabbani answered that I am not Wh
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responsible for it. The people of Pul Muhammad are guilty of the theft, you shou
ld
go and ask them for your car! The one who does not have any power, any
jurisdiction over the people of Pul Muhammad Khan what kind of president is he?
Today AlhumdulilLah a tiny letter of the Ameer-ul-M`umineen, an inch long only,
if sent from Kandhar is respected and revered by every person form Turkham to
Ghowrband, from Ghowrband to Turghandi. Today people object that the Taliban
have admittedly restored peace and order but what about the economic condition
of the country? How will the problems of the Afghan people be solved? I will tel
l
you. In the past the fruits and dry fruits of Afghanistan used to rot on the tre
es.
One province used to sell its fruit to the nearby province only. There was no in
ter
trade between all the provinces. The price of the yield of a single orchard used
to
be fifty-thousand only, whereas the same orchard is four-hundred-thousand
today. Now decide for yourselves. Have the economic conditions become better or
not under the Taliban rule?
In the past the Afghan airline Ariana was only for the personal use of Rabbani.
Today AlhumdulilLah the airline is serving the people of the country. It is
transporting goods, it is being used for Hajj pilgrims. So who has served the
people, Rabbani or the Taliban? There are many well-organised governments in
the world, ask them whose Hajj pilgrims were the most happy and satisfied? Did
the Hajj pilgrims belonging to Afghanistan return home safe and sound or those
belonging to India? The Hajj pilgrims of the Taliban government arrive safely or
did those of Iran? Which steps for the betterment of the people have the Taliban
not taken? In the Rabbani era one single newspaper was published from Kabul in
fifteen or twenty and with difficulty at that. Rabbani used to extort millions o
f
rupees from the people on that pretext. Now the Taliban have started from
scratch work on the ministries of information and broadcasting. They have
restarted the seventy-year-old newspaper 'Tuloo-e-Afghanistan' from Kandhar.
Newspapers are now being published from Neemrowz and Ghazni; radio stations
have been set up in Ghazni, Neemrowz, Kandhar, Herat and farah. The main
radio station in Kabul was reconstructed and renovated on modern lines. Now its
services can be heard even in Delhi. So whose is the better government, the
Taliban's or that of Rabbani?
In the times of Rabbani and Mas`ood there was no communication system
between one province and another. Now all the provinces are in constant contact
with each other. I am asking you is the Taliban government better than the
Rabbani government or not? Under Taliban rule there is peace and security
everywhere whereas in the Rabbani era women and children were afraid to
venture out of their homes even in broad daylight. There was no education; not a
single university was open in any city whereas today AlhumdulilLah universities
are functioning in Kabul, Jalalabad, Kandhar and Herat. Even then the people say
that the Taliban are against education!!
Q. What do the Ulama of Deen & Sharee'ah say about the Islamic
Movement of Taliban which started in Qandhar, Afghanistan & quickly
spread over the whole country? It claims to be an Islamic Revolution.
What say the Ulama about joining this Movement & giving monetary aid?
If someone joins it & is killed in the battle will he be a Shaheed? Can a
person join it even without the permission of his parents? Some people
call the people behind the Movement as Rebels.
Please answer and oblige. Al-Mustafti, Sher Ali Participant, Dawrah
Hadeeth Jamia Islamia Imdadia Faisal Abad, Pakistan 7, Jamadi-Thaani,
1416 H.
With the name of the Inspirer of All Truth.
A. The Taliban Movement has come into existence to put an end to chaos,
cruelty, murder, destruction, plundering & robbing, adultery, wickedness,
all things evil & its aim is the implementation of the Laws of Islam. On
the hands of the Ameer of the Movement virtuous people from all the
Provinces of Afghanistan have offered a Shara ee Bai at. Some weeks
ago, in a special gathering, one thousand five hundred Ulama offered
Bai at on the hands of the Ameer-ul-Mu mineen. Thus the Ameer-ul
Mu mineen is the Shara ee Ameer (leader) & under his aegis the war
which is being waged for the eradication of tyranny, adultery,
wickedness & for the implementation of Sharee`ah is undoubtedly
Shara ee Jihaad. In fact it is more important and holy than all the other
Jihaad going on in the world today. For, as a result of this Jihaad, Islam
is being promptly implemented & the Kalima of Allah is being exalted. In
the areas under the Taliban Government every kind of wickedness and
immorality, cruelty, murder, robbery, songs & music, TV, VCR, satellite
dish, immodesty (be-purdagi), travelling without a mehrum, shaving-off
or trimming the beard, pictures & photographs, interest, have all been
totally banned. Islam reigns supreme. As Shara ee Bai at has been taken
on the hands of the Leader of the Movement & he holds absolute power
of implementation too, so anyone who opposes him will be called a rebel
according to Sharee'ah. It would then be a fardh to execute him. Who are Taliban
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Whomsoever is called for Jihaad by the Ameer it would also be a fardh
upon him to obey. But if his parents are old and sick & there is no one
else to look after them, then it would be a fardh upon him to look after
them only. And Allah Ta ala knows best.
Written by: Muhammad Moosa Darul Ifta-e-Wal Irshad 7th Moharram 1417.
Certified by: Mufti-e-Azam Hazrat Mufti Rasheed Ahmad Ludhyanvi Sahib
TALIBAN'S AFGHANISTAN
The Translation of the thought provoking speech by DOCTOR MUFTI
NIZAMUDIN SHAMZAI at the seminar organized by the
Daily Jang Newspaper 0n 9 October, 1996
Dear and respected brothers.
The objective of this gathering organized by the Daily Jang newspaper is to
acknowledge the implications of the Taliban entering Kabul. As a result of this
entry the general public at large is enquirng about the Taliban's policies on,
education, economics, peace and security, and international diplomacy.
The very first point I would like to raise is that the Taliban are purely the
students, teachers and the scholars from Afghanistan's religious institutions wh
o
participated in the Jihad of Afghanistan from its beginning. However, at the tim
e
they were divided into different groups. Some belonged to Hikmatyar's group,
some belonged to Sayyaf's group. some belonged to Nabi Muhammadi's group.
some belonged to Younus Khalis' group and some belonged to Gilani's group. As
you very well know Afghanistan is a tribalistic state. where each tribe has a ve
ry
strong relationship with its religious scholar. When the forces of the U.S.S.R
invaded Afghanistan the religious scholars gave a unanimous fatwa (religious
verdict) that it was obligator upon the scholars and the general public of
Afghanistan to fight against the invading enemy. As a result of this fatwa the
religious scholars. students and their religious companions participated in Jiha
d
(holy war) for 16 years. Consequently approximately 1.6 million people became
Shaheed (martyred in the cause of Allah Ta'ala) including women and children. As
a result of this great sacrifice by the Afghani nation the U.S.S.R realized its
mistake and rapidly retreated from Afghanistan. Irrespective of the fact whether
U.S.S.R leaders acknowledged their mistake publicly . however. in relative the
end of U.S.S.R was the evidence of their great mistake. Although at present it
exists as different countries the old super power by the name of U.S.S.R does no
t
exist on the face of the earth.
When the U.S.S.R forces retreated from Afghanistan the religious scholars.
students. and their religious companions who fought solely for the pleasure of
Allah Ta'ala believed their objective was fulfilled and returned to their religi
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institutions. However. the political leaders: Burhanuddin Rabbani: Hikmatyar:
Yunus Khalis: and Sayyaf met for negotiations. but could not come to any
peaceful solution. As you may be aware Pakistan also made attempts for
reconciliation. but it was all to no avail. The political leaders themselves met
on
several occasions with positive results Unfortunately after the meetings their
thoughts suddenly changed as each individual leader envisaged the potential
power in possessing the control over Kabul. The situation deteriorated to such a
n
extent that the Saudi government intervened and gave a formal invitation to all
the political leaders in an attempt to create a reconciliation. The cantering of
the
sacred house of Allah within the blessed Ka aba. something ever Muslim desires
to achieve at least once in his life time was also provided for all the politica
l
leaders by the Saudi government. Unfortunately. the ink on the agreement
document had not dried when the political leaders recommenced the civil war in
Afghanistan. In the midst of this brutal warfare for the sole control over Kabul
thousands of Afghani Muslims became Shaheed. The fighting did not achieve
anything for the political leaders. Many Afghani Muslims gave their lives to gai
n
the sole pleasure of Allah Ta'ala. however their objective of implementing the
Islamic Justice system was not achieved. Peace and security was to be found
nowhere in the whole of Afghanistan. You will be surprised to hear that you can
personally visit Afghanistan and enquire from any stranger about the Conditions
of peace and security during this period. When one traveled from Jalalabad
towards Kabul. after Sairobi or near Sairobi you would Come across a few
Commandos belonging to Hikmatyar. One was named Zardad once was named
Kalam and once as named Chaman Each one of these had their own kingdom
They had check posts on the roads and routes All small vehicles were charged at
least one million Afghani rupees or at times too million and travelers were also
robbed of their valuables Once driver gave a sworn statement about an occasion
when he was traveling with a woman who was Scaring a golden ring The officers
at the check point wanted the ring However after facing difficulties removing th
e
ring from the finger the grants amputated the finger from the Roman s hand
Correspondingly if the followers of Ahmad Shah Masood known as Panjsheris
were to put their hands on any vehicle in Kabul then no one possessed the
courage to enquire about the return of the vehicle if they put their hands on an
y
property then that property became their belonging if they put their hands on
anyone's daughter then the parents were left helpless This as the state of
Afghanistan from the prospective of peace and security From an Islamic
prospective I can personally guarantee that the area governed by Burhanuddin
Rabbani did not implement one single command of Allah Ta'ala This also applies
to the area's governed by Hikmatyar and the remaining political factions Today
Europe is also acknowledging the fact that the Taliban are sincere about their
objectives After entering a locality their first announcement is that Allah Ta'a
la's
Islamic justice system is now implemented The second stage is that all those
weapons normally used for terrorism murder theft robbery and other criminal acts
which ended peace and security were confiscated by the Taliban. My eyes can
personally bare witness to the consequences of these actions The governor
appointed by Taliban for each area personally spends all night patrolling and
keeping guard The significance of this act is that if any offence is committed t
hen
he personally will have to forward the offender to the central Taliban authoriti
es if
for example he is unable to present the offender then the governor himself w ill
take the punishment for the offense committed. The state of peace and security
in Taliban controlled area is such that today neutral media bares Witness to the
fact that crime in those areas does not exist at all. The standard of peace and
scour it is at such a level that you will find it difficult to comprehend. Curre
ntly
accusations arc being propagated about the sources of Taliban's military
weapons. I would like to clarify that their military w capons came from the same
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sources as those of Hikmatyar's. Burhanuddin Rabbani's. Younus Khalis s. Sayyaf
s and Nabi Muhammadi's. When these political leaders possessed the military
weapons the propagandist did not enquire about the sources. However when the
Islamic government possess military weapons in the form of war booty the
objections are excessively propagated.
In addition to this I would like to clarify about the questions raised about
Taliban's supporters and allies. I would like to recite verses from the Holy Qur
an:
"O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his
religion (Islam), Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they
}sill love Him; humble towards believers, stern towards the disbelieves,
Fighting in the Way of Allah, and never afraid of the blame of blamers.
That is the Grace of Allah which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allah
is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower." (5:54)
"of Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who
is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (alone) let believers
put their trust" (3:160)
Their protector and helper is Allah Ta'ala they arc also supported by the Muslim
Ummah. Pakistani Muslims religious scholars and students. Some people claim
that America is facilitating the Taliban . I would like to ask if the same Ameri
ca
that is harassing religious and pious Muslims around the world. by labeling them
as Islamic fundamentalists. would support a fundamentalist government in
Afghanistan that is adamant on following even single command oAllah Ta'ala'?
Would America facilitate such a government'? What American objectives are
being fulfilled there'! it has been said that the ISI (Pakistani secret service)
and
the internal affairs minister of Pakistan are assisting the Taliban. 1 would lik
e to
save that if indeed the Pakistani forces have become very pious and religious th
at
they are assisting their neighbors in implementing Islamic Shariah then who is
preventing the same Pakistani forces implementing Islamic Shariah in their own
country. Why are they living under a non Islamic and unjust system'? These
criticisms labeled against the Taliban arc such that if any human being was to u
se
their common sense the criticisms would clearly appear illogical.
In addition to this Taliban are also being criticized of suspending the women of
Afghanistan from duties, who represent approximately fifty to sixty per cent of
the population. These are completely false and fabricated accusations being
propagated against the Taliban. Until present day no Taliban representative has
hinted at this policy. However. they have certainly said that they would give th
e
women the nights that Allah Ta'ala and his messenger Muhammad Al-Mustafa
(peace be upon him) have given them. 1 would like to say that the rights that
Allah Ta'ala and his final Messenger have given to women the followers of
western culture can not contemplate. What nights can the west or western
systems offer'?
People have also expressed that the Taliban arc against the education for women.
This is completely false because they are not against education. However. you
must know that the Taliban are a revolutionary government u ho has brought
dear principles. As long as the! cannot provide an educational syllabus based on
their principles neither male's nor female s Bill receive any form of education.
When they have prepared their syllabus then both sexes will receive education Wh
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Whenever a revolution takes plane a person can perceive events according to his
personal viewpoints and from different angles. For example when the revolution
in Iran took place the educational establishments remained closed for many
years. They remained closed until the Iranian revolutionaries formally establish
ed
an educational syllabus conforming to their own principles. May1 also say that
one of the many reasons of why we are facing difficulties and hardships in
Pakistan is that although we are Pakistani's and Muslims. we have not yet
established an educational system based on our own principles. Today we arc
witnessing its repercussions that our universities and colleges are providing us
with students who know little English and are not adequately educated. If there
are any learned people in this country it is because they have received their
education in the West. What benefits have you derived from this Pakistani
educational system'?
People have also enquired about the type of system the Taliban Bill implement.
The answer to this question is that they Bill implement a pure Islamic system. A
system that guarantees rights for all the Children. adults. elderly. and the
widows. As a matter of fact they have already announced that all those women
who in the past due to their circumstances acre required to work for their
livelihood. have been told on a temporarily basis to stay at home. However.
during this temporary period they will be provided with benefits from the Taliba
n
authorities. The Taliban arc well acquainted with the requirements of the societ
y
they live in. We may think that the Taliban are not well acquainted with the
modern ways of thinking in the light of modern education or the Current
requirements. When you meet the Taliban you will acknowledge that as Allah
Ta'ala facilitated them on the battle field. you may be surprised to know! the
Almighty has also facilitated them with immense wisdom and knowledge. You will
be pleasantly amazed after a conversation with the Taliban.
The point I want to get across is that the situation in Afghanistan was demandin
g
a revolution. The last government leaders did not the fulfill the objectives of
the
Jihad and did a great injustice to the blood of 1.6 million people who became
Shaheed.
People have also enquired about the validity of the killing of NaJeeb-Ullah with
out
a trial. It could possibly be that you might disagree However. who was NaJeeb
Ullah? Najeeb-Ullah was the leader of Khaad (Afghani Communist secret service)
during the government of Noor Muhammad Tarakae. After this. he was also the
leader of Khaad during the governments of Hafeez-Ullah Ameen and Babrak
Karmal. Later. he personally led the government of Afghanistan. You may be
surprised to hear that approximately ten thousand eminent religious scholars of
Afghanistan completely disappeared. Today there is no sign about what happened
to them. This was the work of Khaad. Apart from the battlefield many people
were killed in Jails. This was also the doing of Khaad. NaJeeb-Ullah's crimes we
re
committed openly and as a result the religious scholars gave fatwa's (religious
verdicts) against Najeeb Ullah openly in public. Whether you accept it or not. t
he
Islamic law declares that if the crimes are committed openly and arc famous then
there is no need for a trial. I will provide some religious proof for this. For
example. it is stated in Sahih-Al-Bukhari that Ka'ab bin Ashraf. a Jew . who was
famous for committing crimes in open. He was also wall known for his poetry
against the honour of Muslim women. He also posed a great threat for the
Muslims and because his crimes were famous and committed in open. the holy
Prophet (peace be upon him) announced who will kill Ka'ab bin Ashraf '?". One
companion of the Prophet (may peace be upon him) asked for permission and
killed Ka'ab bin Ashraf. In addition to this at the time of the conquest of Makk
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every resident of Makkah was pardoned except one person by the name of Ibne
Khattal. Regarding him the holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) declared that
he should be instantly killed even if he has wrapped himself with the cover of t
he
holy Ka'aba. There was no requirement for any trial at these occasions because
the crimes were famous and committed in the open.
Do you not know about what happened to Ali Abbaas Hawaida and other great
leaders during the Iranian revolution. Did the Iranian revolutionaries provide f
air
trials in the darkness of the night'! Why is it that no-one enquired about the n
eed
for fair trials during the Iranian revolution'? in reality the truth is that in
Afghanistan an Islamic government has been established. Those who oppose
Islam cannot directly attack Islam within a Muslim community. However, they use
other means, for example at times they use the occasions such an Najeeb-Ullah's
death without a trial to attack Islam. There is plenty more to say. however due
to
constraints on time I must finish. May Allah Ta'ala give us the ability to
understand.
Translator s note:- we have attempted this translation to the best of our abilit
y.
However, we acknowledge that we has not done justice to Mufti Saheb's speech.
Taliban working to redevelop Afghanistan
The Taliban Government, where on one hand, is working for the implementation
of Islam, de-arming the people to restore peace and practically executing
Hudood-o-Qisas and Pa`zirat (Shara'ee punishment) to wipe out vice and evil
from the society, is also, on the other hand practising the golden principles of
Islam to give fillip to the country's economy and to place it on strong and soli
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foundations. Several steps have been taken to ensure the achievement of these
aims. Ministers are working Fi-Sabeelillah without pay; and are not using
government resources for private use; curtailing expenses, refraining from
indulgence in squandering and extravagance, are all steps taken in this directio
n.
Likewise, from time to time, suitable measures are also announced to improve
agriculture, to reorganise and revive unproductive industrial units and to give
vast concessions to businessmen for the promotion of trade activities. Our speci
al
correspondent has prepared a special report based on news received from
Afghanistan about the measures taken by the government in this regard. Member
of the Supreme Shura, Maulvi Saif-ud-deen Farooqi, was paid a visit by a
delegation of Afghan businessmen last week. This meeting was prearranged and
its purpose was to boost trade and industry. At the end of the meeting, the
formation of a Shura was announced which would work for improving and
modernising agriculture, for the revival of industrial activities and enforcemen
t of
the measures taken to facilitate the businessmen for the promotion of trade
activities. On this occasion, a message from the Ameer-ul-Mu,mineen was read
out in which the Ameer had urged the Afghan Businessmen and traders to work
with the government in reconstructing the war-ravaged country. He said that
eighteen years of war had ruined the economy, therefore the world-businessmen,
in general, and the Afghan businessmen in particular, should invest in
Afghanistan. He further added that the first priority for Afghan businessmen
should be the regular supply of foodstuffs. In the meeting, Haji Shah Wali, the
president of the trade union told the Minister about the difficulties and hurdle
s
faced by the Afghan businessmen. Similarly, a group of businessmen from Herat,
met with the Finance Minister, Maulvi Ehsan-ullah Ehsan and told him about their
troubles. The Finance Minister, while assuring them of his full cooperation,
stressed on them to make full use of the cooperation of the government, because
strengthening of Taliban will be the strengthening of such a system will guarant
ee
the betterment of people belonging to different walks of life. The report also
mentions the meeting of Afghan businessmen with the Interior Minister, Mulla
Khairullah Khairkhwah. The Minister stressed on the need of concrete measures
to overcome ill-plaguing the economy. Dha'rb-e-Mu,min also printed the
statement of the Afghan Ambassador, Mufti Ma`soom Afghani, in its Urdu issue,
in which the ambassador has urged the Pakistani businessmen and business
community to invest in Afghanistan instead of Central Asian Republics (CIRs) and
the opening of the Tarkhum border is also a step in this direction. According to
our correspondent, the steps taken by the Taliban Government for the economic
reform will have its beneficial effects on the people and trading communities of
Afghanistan and Pakistan. (Karachi).
The present Taliban Movement is certainly an Islamic movement and its struggle
an auspicious Jihaad. This struggle, this war is in the category of Islamic
Ghazwaat (Expeditions of Jihaad). Thus, according to Sharee`ah the moral,
economic, material, financial aid and assistance of these Mujahideen is a religi
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obligation, a Fardh upon every Muslim. It is compulsory upon all Islamic
countries, upon each and every Muslim to assist these Taliban by hand by feet, b
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word by deed. Every Muslim should contribute as much as possible to this blessed
Jihaad. At the very least the Muslims can implore Allah Ta`ala fervently to gran
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success to these Ghazwaat-e-Islam, to these Mujahideen-e-Islam. Every Muslim
should offer Du'a for them at auspicious times. The people who gave up their
lives in this Jihaad attained the glorious state of Shahadah; the people who too
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their lives thus became rebels and Mulhideen in the eyes of Islam. It is therefo
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a Fardh to kill these enemies of the Shuhada. The Jihaad has revived the
memories of the glorious past of the Muslims. The Jihaad of the Taliban in
Afghanistan is an exemplary Jihaad in the history of Islam due to many reasons.
The First Reason: This Jihaad is being carried on for he implementation of the
holy system of Islam. Observation and experience, continuous reports and news
have proven without doubt that this Jihaad of the Taliban is only for the
enforcement of Islamic rites and customs, for execution of the Divine orders of
Allah Ta`ala, for the implementation of Hudood-e-Sharee`ah (Punishments of
Sharee`ah). This movement and Jihaad of the Taliban is completely free of all
desire for worldly power and fame, apparent pomp and glory, free of the greed
for rank and high positions.
The Second Reason: The Jihaad is an ideal Jihaad because thousands of
`Ulema-e-Kiraam have bestowed upon the Ameer of this Jihaad the exalted title
of Ameer-ul-M'umineen. This is an extremely auspicious title, one of the religio
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relics of our holy ancestors. It is to be fully hoped that as an augury, and bec
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of its being an emulation of the Salf-Sualiheen (pious predecessors) it will pro
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to be extremely beneficial and blessed. The title's worldly and religious
advantages and blessings will become apparent. The choice and revival of this
title has restored to life our relation with the Holy Prophet. Walil-lahil-Hamd.
There is a Hadeeth: "The person who revives any of my Sunnah in times of
dissension and strife, he will be given the reward of a hundred Shuhada."
(Translation of Hadeeth) The word 'Sunnati' in this Hadeeth includes the Sunnah
of the Khulafa too. For, another Hadeeth says: "It is compulsory upon you to
follow my Sunnah and that of my Khulafa-e-Rashideen, the truly guided ones."
(Translation of Hadeeth) The title Ameer-ul-M'umineen is a Sunnah of the
Khulafa-e-Rashideen. For a very long time now the Muslims had been deprived of
the presence of an Ameer-ul-M'umineen. It is a blessing of the present Jihaad
that Allah Ta`ala has bestowed upon the Muslims an Ameer-ul-M'umineen. Walil
lahil-Hamd. The present Ameer-ul-M'umineen is the Shara`ee Ameer as
thousands of `Ulema have performed Shara`ee Bai`at upon his hand, and have
chosen him as their leader. Therefore it is a Fardh upon every Muslim to obey hi
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order unhesitatingly. It is a heinous sin, a Gunah to refuse obeying any of his
legitimate commands.
The third reason: Due to the implementation of Islamic laws and Hudood in
Afghanistan, and due to the observation of their success and blessings all the
doubts and rumours pertaining to the infeasibility of implementing Islamic laws,
orders and Hudood have been squashed completely. It has now become as clear
as daylight that only the Islamic laws, Shara`ee Hudood and penalties can
guarantee in the world - peace, prosperity, safety, contentment, happiness and
progress. The establishment of peace in Afghanistan due to the blessing of the
implementation of Islam has astonished not only the Kuffar but those weak-in
faith Muslims too who were in doubt as to the advantages of enforcing Islamic
laws and Hudood.
The fourth reason: Due to the long-continued war Afghanistan had become a
breeding ground of evils, Munkiraat, wickedness and adultery, obscenity, cruelty
and oppression, murder and destruction, lawlessness and tyranny. All these evils
were wiped out by the Jihaad of the Talaba. Walil-lahil-Hamd. Who are Taliban w
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The fifth reason: Due to the blessing of the Jihaad of the Mujahideen Talaba
women were ordered to observe Purdah according to Sharee`ah and the men
were bound to keep beards. Sharee`ah Courts were set up everywhere. These
things had become rare and extinct for centuries. And except in Afghanistan such
example cannot be seen anywhere in any country of the world. This
accomplishment of the Talaba is unique, one of its kind.
The sixth reason: The Movement was begun by just a handful of courageous,
religious Talaba of Deeni Madaaris (religious universities). Allah Ta`ala blesse
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their pure intentions and sincerity by giving them the command of a major part o
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Afghanistan. In this regard too this movement is unique in the world of Islam. I
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the history of Islam we are not aware of such a movement which was begun by
the courage and sacrifices of a few Talaba and resulted in such exceptional
success.
The seventh reason: Furthermore this Taliban movement is unique and
exceptional in this respect too that all its leaders are `Ulema-e-Islam and the
Talaba of Deeni Madaaris. After the Khualafa-e-Rashideen such an example
cannot be found in the entire history of Islam.
May Allah Ta`ala accept their efforts, and may He guide and protect them.
Ameen!
Kandhar: Enemies of Islam through ... 'Rights of Women' want to incite women
students against Taliban. Thirty-thousand home-confined women being given
salaries by us, say Taliban. purdah not the injunction of Taliban but order of
Allah. Objection against it is point-blank Kufr (Minister of Finance). In Kabul
Taliban are giving monthly salaries to 30,000 job-free women sitting at home.
These are the women who were associated with the anti-Islam mixed system of
the Communist and Rabbani era. They had been appointed in offices, colleges and
other institutions by the so-called Islamic Government of Rabbani, and were
working side by side with men without the Sharee`ah-prescribed purdah (veil).
This was disclosed by Maulvi Ehsan-ullah Ehsan, Minister of Finance and Member
of Supreme Shura. He was giving an interview to the Correspondent of Zarb-e
Mu`min at his Headquarters in Kandhar. The representative of Taliban said that
the Taliban's act of giving monthly salaries to 30,000 job-free women, now sitti
ng
comfortably at home, is a whiplash in the face of those who are defaming Taliban
with reference to the rights of women. These people through baseless
propaganda are trying to incite the women of Kabul against Taliban. The Minister
claimed that the largest and most developed country in the world has never
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salaries to such a vast number of women who are not employed in any office or
department but are sitting at home. In answer to a question the Member of
Taliban Shura said that the question of women's rights in Kabul has exposed the
UNO, Amnesty International and other international organisations for what they
are. The world should now know that the UNO and all the other foreign welfare
organisations in the name of women's rights are but destroying the society, the
culture of the Muslims. Under the veil of 'rights' they want to take away their
purdah, their veil, and thus dishonour the Muslim women. Their intention is to
destroy completely all Islamic values. Maulvi Ehsan-ullah Ehsan warned the
women, and specially the female students of Kabul to beware of the evil and
dangerous intentions of the Christians and Jews. He sad that as a matter of fact
the enemies of Islam by planting the seed of hatred in the hearts of brothers an
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sisters, i.e. the Talibaat and the Taliban wanted to alienate us from a pious, p
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