A Taliban provincial governor in Parwan said the Muslim world is facing numerous clear challenges stemming from the absence of an “Islamic system.”
He added that while there are religious schools in the Muslim world and people perform Hajj, give zakat, and encourage one another toward good deeds, they lack an Islamic system that “works for the unity of Muslims.”
Aziz-ur-Rahman Mansoor made the remarks on Wednesday (April 8) during a ceremony marking the start of the new academic year at a jihadi madrasa in Parwan.
He said the people of Afghanistan made efforts and sacrifices and now have a system which, in his view, is an “Islamic system.”
Mansoor emphasized the role of piety and devotion in preserving and protecting the Taliban’s system.
He also advised students at the madrasa to pursue modern education alongside religious studies.
He described knowledge as an important tool for strengthening the Taliban system and stressed making proper use of educational opportunities.
Taliban officials describe their system as “Islamic,” while religious scholars say some of its policies contradict Islamic law.
The group’s policies, particularly toward women, are considered exceptional in the Muslim world, and religious scholars have repeatedly called for a review of these policies.
