Category: Quetta Shura

al-Fajr Media presents a new video message from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Shaykh Dost Muḥammad: “Verily, The Decision Is Only With God: Lesson #1"

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "Regarding the Ongoing Bloody Incidents in Egypt"

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It is with great regret that on Wednesday morning of the ongoing Shawal month of the current year of 1434 in the Islamic country of Egypt, the military, security organs and police raided the settlements of peaceful demonstrators in the capital Cairo and dispersed crowds from two large bases with indiscriminate fire who had gathered for the past two months in protest to condemn the ouster of constitutionally and nationally elected President Muhammad Morsi and did not accept the government which came about in the coupe d’etat!
The security apparatus opened indiscriminate fire from morning till dusk time on the peaceful protesters who were sleeping in their tents without any prior warning. This inhumane and unwarranted attack resulted in the martyrdom of around two thousand and six hundred peaceful protestors including women, children and the elderly only in the camps of An-Nahdah and Rabi’a al ‘Aduweya while thousands were also wounded and hundreds arrested, according to the tally of the demonstrators. Hundreds of other protestors in other provinces of Egypt who condemned this action of the military and government have also been brutally martyred.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, besides strongly condemning this inhumane and unethical action, calls on the Egyptian military and government to stop spilling the blood of innocent women, children and elderly and it must pave the way for the return of constitutionally elected president to stop the situation from spiraling further out of control.
The Islamic Emirate also calls on the United Nations, Islamic Conference, notable scholars on international level as well as the international community to not be satisfied with only condemning this barbaric incident but they should take practical steps to the best of their abilities in order to avoid the arrest and bloodshed of more innocent people because if the situation remains as is, not only will it harm the people and nation of Egypt but it shall have an adverse effect both regionally and globally.

 

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

08/10/1434

24/05/1392         15/08/2013

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al-Imārah Studio presents a new issue of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s magazine: “Sharī’at Issue #17"

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NOTE: For previous issues see: #16, #15, #14, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9, #8, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2 and #1.
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — “Sharī’at Issue #17″
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New statement from the Amīr of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Mullā Muḥmmad ‘Umar: "Message of Felicitation on the Occasion of ‘Īd al-Fiṭr"

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah. We praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We also seek His refuge from the evils of our inner selves and from our wicked deeds. Whoever is guided by Allah, there is none to mislead him and whoever is left by Allah in error, there will be none as guide for him (except Allah). I testify there is no god but Allah. Alone is He and has no associate and I testify that Mohammad (peace be upon him) is his Servant and Messenger. Having said that, I proceed and seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the rejected one. “Allah has promised those of you who believe and do good works to make them successors on the earth as He had made successors those who were before them and that He will surely grant them authority to practice their religion that He has chosen for them and to change their fear to safety. Let them worship me and associate not anything with me. Those who disbelieve after this, they are the wicked” (24:55) To the Mujahid people of Afghanistan and All Islamic Ummah: Asalamu Alaikum WA Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. Peace be on you and Mercy of Allah and His Blessing. I extend my felicitation to you all for the great bliss and festivity for your having performed the great obligation of the holy month of Ramadan and that you are now in the auspicious days of Eid-ul-Fitre. I pray to Almighty Allah to accept in His Sight, the Jihad, fasting, worship and charities of all Muslims. May you have a prosperous life and success! Similarly, I congratulate the Afghan Mujahid people and all oppressed Ummah for the great victories achieved by Mujahideen in the field of Jihad with the help of Allah (SwT) and through unparalleled sacrifices, martyrdom-seeking operations and struggle which have practically forced the invaders to take to fleeing in a manner being unprecedented. I would like to thank the Afghan Mujahid and freedom-loving people for their continuous and comprehensive assistance with the Mujahideen against the invaders and hope that they will, shoulder to shoulder with the Mujahideen, increase their assistance in the cause of independence. I pray to Allah (SwT) to bring to an end, the sufferings and miserability of the Muslims both in Afghanistan and in the entire world, particularly, may Allah save the oppressed and believing people of Syria and Egypt who spent the (whole) month of Ramadan under beating, bloodbath, arrest and torture in squares, prisons and hospitals. May Allah be their helper and grant them glory and (aptitude of) excellent planning. May Allah save all Mujahideen from overt and covert conspiracies of enemies and may Allah, the Almighty, heal the injured believers, and may through His grace and blessing usher in means for release of the detainees. Dear Countrymen! The current jihad in Afghanistan is continuing with great success. Many areas of the country have been liberated from the grips of the invading usurpers during the sacred operations of this year under the name of Khalid bin Walid (RA). (Military) centers of the enemy in different areas of the country have fallen which before this, were considered unconquerable. With the help of Allah (SwT), the military power, morale, pride and arrogance of the enemy have received heavy thrashing. They are now on the threshold of collapse. The Almighty Allah says: “Their multitude shall be routed and they will turn their backs” (54:45) Another good news is that the Mujahideen have been waging their struggle against the enemy in all provinces of Afghanistan like brothers under a sole leadership and flag. The Jihadic movement gains momentum with the passage of each day. In addition to the military field, Mujahideen increasingly obtain new experience of work and success in political, cultural, economical, administrative and allurement fields. A spirit of reform, dedication, cooperation and obedience gains strength ever more. (My) believing Countrymen and Mujahid Brothers! You know that our country is passing through a critical phase. The enemies who have been beaten in the past twelve years are unleashing new conspiracies and launching new plans. We are on our guard as to their conspiracies. We believe that only an Islamic, just, independent and all Afghan-inclusive system can bring well-being and prosperity to our countrymen. With the support of our people, we will not allow anyone to succeed in the wicked plan for disintegration of the country or to divide our country under geographical locations and ethnicity denominations. Our pious people consider it their responsibility to build their common home and defend its every inch. Similarly, they consider it their religious obligation to maintain internal unity and give support to their Mujahid brothers. They also believe that obtainment of freedom and independence is their legitimate right. As to the deceiving drama under the name of elections 2014, our pious people will not tire themselves out, nor will they participate in it. Our pious and Mujahid people know that selection, de facto, takes place in Washington. These nominal rulers are not elected through the ballots of the people. Rather they are selected as per the discretion of Washington! Participation in such elections is only a waste of time, nothing more. I urge all Afghans who perform duties in the ranks of the enemy to turn barrels of their guns against the infidel invaders and their allies instead of martyring their Muslim Afghans. We have always given a hero welcome to these young fighters and, on the basis of fraternity, we welcome everyone who leaves the rank of the enemy and comes over to his Mujahid people. My brotherly request from those who say they are committed to Islam and Jihad but still carry out maligning campaign against Mujahideen, spreading hypocrisy, doubts and mistrust, using their tongues and pens against their Muslims brothers instead of the unbelievers, is to desist from such futile and sabotage activities. These activities only expose their selfish and naïve character, nothing more than that. Unequivocally, it makes their burden of sin heavier. Those patriotic Afghans who detest the (foreign) occupation and de facto oppose the presence of the invaders, though far-off they may be from us in distance, we appreciate their emotions of Afghanhood. I assure all, no personal revenge will be taken on any one following the end of occupation because our struggle is neither for achievement of personal gains nor personal power. Public of the World and Countrymen! I would like to opine about a future Afghanistan. An Islamic system and complete independence are values, which we are not willing to strike a deal on them with anyone. The Afghan people have rendered great sacrifices for the said two values both in the past and the contemporary history. Their country has been destroyed for the sake of these values and millions of them have been martyred. After all these, they should be left to form an independent Islamic system as per their aspirations. As to the management of internal system and rehabilitation, we believe, that there is no remedy to alleviate the pains of the Afghans except the remedy of an Islamic system based on transparency and commitment, in which all Afghans will see their full participation. Instead of reliance on foreign assistance and skills, the Afghans should qualify themselves and serve their country by utilizing their own resources. In the same sense, in order to protect ourselves from scarcity and hardships, our young generations should arm themselves with religious and modern educations because modern education is a fundamental need of every society in the present time. I reiterate once again that we do not think of monopolizing power. Those who truly loves Islam and the country and has commitment to both, whoever they may be or whichever ethnicity or geographical location they hail from, this homeland is theirs. None can prevent them from serving their homeland. We assure them that, we, together and through joint efforts, will serve our homeland. We consider as our brother and give him a welcome whoever openly expresses regret about his support for occupation. As to the foreign policy, our fundamental principle according to our unchanging policy is that we do not intend to harm anyone, nor we allow anyone to harm others from our soil. Similarly, we can’t tolerate any harm from others. We will maintain good relations with all those who respect Afghanistan as an independent Islamic country and their relations and interactions are not domineering and colonial, whether they are the world powers or the neighbors or any other country of the world. It is to be said that we have mentioned this point in our previous messages and have conveyed to all people of the world through the Political Office. The aim of our contacts and talks with the invaders which are conducted through the Political Office is to put an end to occupation of Afghanistan. No one should perceive that the Mujahideen will relinquish of their lofty religious principles and national interests. I assure you that I will not reach any illegitimate compromise or unlawful deal. Praise be to Allah (SwT), the Islamic Emirate has the honor of having stood up to ups and downs of many tribulations and trials. I ask Allah (SwT) to keep us straight on His way in the time to come as well.

The developments following the opening of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate proved that Islamic Emirate is independent, strong and unwavering in its decisions. It was also proved that the Islamic Emirate has shown and is showing honesty and commitment to resolve problems of its oppressed people

New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "Rejoinder About the Recent Report of the UNAMA Regarding the Civilian Casualties"

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As usual, a report has been prepared and published by the UNAMA office in Kabul on the American demands which is totally biased. The Islamic Emirate reacts as following:
1-    The UNAMA office inside Kabul has tactically shared this report just a few hours prior to its publication. The Islamic Emirate was not given enough time for its analysis and discussion with the UNAMA. This step was taken by them just to have a reference that they had shared this report with us which is itself an attempt to mislead the people.
2-    Just like previous year, 16% increase in civilian losses has been claimed this year in which 74% responsibility has been assigned to Mujahidin without furnishing any proofs. Some of the incidents were alluded to in which people related to Kabul admin, Arbakis and workers of some other detrimental organs were plainly called as civilians. No explanation is given about the reason of these incidents which itself produces doubts about the authenticity of this report. It shows that the above mentioned report is in consonance with the Americans’ attitude and is an attempt of propaganda against Mujahidin.
3-    The interesting point is that a part of the report says that the Islamic Emirate has admitted the responsibility of 52 such incidents through its websites, spokesmen and emails; resulting in civilian casualties in which 571 ordinary people have lost their lives. These attacks are martyrdom attacks, landmines and complex assaults carried out by Mujahidin. This statement is made by UNAMA while the Islamic Emirate has not a single incident in which civilian people have been targeted in these attacks. The incidents claimed by us are all the losses of our enemy and calling them civilians is UNAMA’s own judgment which is used for making the report more acceptable for Americans. Secondly, all the news broadcasted from the address of the Islamic Emirate, are simultaneously shared with media and the loss of 571 civilians is totally baseless and an unproven news. Yes! If UNAMA considers officials of Kabul admin, police, soldiers, intelligence workers and employees of other sensitive and detrimental organs as civilians, then their own analysis is inaccurate which means nothing but a baseless propaganda.
We never consider those people as civilians who are directly involved in our country’s occupation and work with sensitive organs of the enemy. On the other side, thousands of defenseless civilian people are martyred, wounded in imprisoned by Americans in their raids and bombings; but UNAMA, while speaking on behalf of Americans, terms all these people either militants or related with them in its reports !!!
Only 9% casualties have been attributed jointly to the invaders and the Kabul admin which has no resemblance with the American brutalities on the daily basis, their raids, bombing and all the cruelties of the Arbakis and workers of other security organs who have made the life the people unbearable in each and every corner of the country. It is another evidence that this report has been filtered by the Americans and has been attributed to UNAMA.
The Islamic Emirate considers the civilians as its own people. It has undertaken this huge, hazardous and painstaking resistance just for the emancipation of its own civilian countrymen. The Islamic Emirate has established an influential committee in its organizational setup for the prevention of civilian losses which has resulted in substantial reduction of these losses as per our calculation.
As we have said earlier, UNAMA prepares its report on the directions and recommendations of the American embassy inside Kabul whose sole aim is to mislead the people’s mentality against Mujahidin. We strongly reject this unfounded report and ask UNAMA that it will not succeed in this process of propaganda. The people are observing everything with their own eyes. The precautionary measures undertaken by the Islamic Emirate for saving the civilian lives, in such a huge and unbalanced war, have been unparalleled on the international level today as well as in the past.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

2013/7/31

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New interview from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "With the Head of the ‘Educational Commission’ Moulvi Mohammad Iqbal"

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Dear readers, in the series of interviews, this time we have conducted a special and detailed interview with the head of the ‘Educational Commission’ Al-Haj Moulavi Mohammad Iqbal, about the activities of this commission and other related issues, due to the importance of education and training in the present circumstances. Here we would like to draw your kind attention for its reading.
Question: First of all we welcome you. If you could give us information about the organizational setup of the Educational Commission, similarly if you could brief us about the duties and responsibilities of this commission, we will be grateful to you.
Answer: الحمد لله وکفی والصلوة والسلام علی عباده الذین اصطفی امابعد فاعوذ بالله من الشیطن الرجیم

یرفع الله الذین آمنو منکم والذین اوتوا العلم درجات ، صدق الله العظیم

First of all I would like to say the Islamic greetings of “Assalam-o-Alaikum”, “Peace be upon you” to all of you.
Regarding your first question, I would to say that the organizational setup of the Educational Commission is as follow:
–         Director General of the Commission.
–         Members of the Commission comprising 23 persons.
–         Admin Director.
–         Board of Studies comprising 16 excellent scholars.
In the same way the ‘Educational Commission’ has the directors of education in all the provinces and in-charge of educational affairs in all the liberated districts including those districts where the circumstances are favorable for education and training. The number of provincial directors is 34 and the number of district in-charges is 308 persons. In the same way an additional educational deputy head is appointed on the provincial level. Their number also reaches to 34 according to the number of provinces inside our country. In this way the number of our activists or workers reaches to hundreds.
According to the rules and regulations of the ‘Educational Commission’, our duties are specified as follow:
1-    The completion of the essential setups of the commission.
2-    Building of madrassas and schools in the rural areas for primary and secondary education.
3-    Building of boarding madrassas for higher religious studies.
4-    Building of Dar-ul-Huffaz (places where the Holy Quran is learnt by heart).
5-    Making arrangements for contemporary studies.
6-    Supervision of the Higher Studies Institutes.
7-    Making Dar-ul-Iitams (places where orphans are kept).
8-    Preparation of courses for Judges and Mufties (those who issue the verdict).
Question: If you could provide us information about the important activities of the ‘Educational Commission’ during the last few years?
Answer: You understand that we are passing through severe warring conditions which naturally hamper the normal educational activities or programs. Still we are grateful to Allah Almighty that we have achieved a lot in the field of education, in view of our present possibilities. Some of our activities are as follow:
1-  The Rural Schools:
As most of population live in rural areas which are deprived from most of the educational facilities. So it is one of the top priorities of the Educational Commission to build rural schools for departing primary education and necessary religious studies. Important steps have been taken with the following specifications in this regard:
A-   The rural Imams (scholars) have been assigned to allocate at least 2 to 2½ hours to teach the children of the village inside the mosque or a house.
B-    They should teach them the customary subjects till the preparation of curriculum e.g. the alphabets, the Holy Quran, Shuroot Salat (the prerequisites of the prayer) Qudoori, Panj Ganj (five treasures) and the books of the first three classes of that curriculum which was prepared for Mujahidin.
C-    The above mentioned books and other stationary like pen, notebooks etc. are provided by this commission.
D-   We are extending our co-operation even to those people who are living in migration camps so that their children are left without education.
E-    For these rural madrassas, we have prepared a course syllabus or curriculum according to their needs and the prevailing circumstances which is ready to be sent to the press.
 
2-  Boarding madrassas for Religious Studies:
A-   An outline consisting of 20 articles has been drafted by the commission, in accordance with the views and recommendations of various madrassas for the better organizations of madrassas, for the improvement of teaching methodology and for the elevation of moral standards of students. This draft has been sent to all related madrassas and is under implementation. In this draft, the duration of educational year, schedule and discipline of examinations, educational and moral principles and rules and regulations for speeches and educational competitions have been elaborated.
B-    In the light of above mentioned draft, this year, on 3rd, 4th and 5th of Rabi-u-Thani (the fourth lunar month) 1434 A.H. corresponding to 14th, 15th and 16th of February 2013, a speech competition was arranged among the students of 6th Grade who had come from several madrassas. By the grace of Allah Almighty, this contest was conducted with full discipline and organization and it was a great and successful step forward in this direction. Interesting speeches in Arabic, Persian and Pashto languages were delivered in this contest which were greatly admired by the audience. At the end, substantial awards were distributed among the winners as well as the organizational committee for their excellent performance.
C-    After a good deal of discussion and deliberation, on 25th of Rajab 1433 A.H. corresponding to 15thJune 2012, a unified and standardized curriculum was organized and ratified which consists of primary, middle and eleven grades. All necessary subjects according to the need of time, have been included in it. This curriculum has been sent to all the madrassas, it has been warmly accepted by the teachers and has been implemented to a great extent in the first year.
D-   Three examinations were conducted this year i.e. quarterly, mid-term and annual exams. In the annual term, a combine exam of previous and final years were given to the graduates of these classes. Although this was the very first time and the beginning year, therefore we were facing a lot of difficulties. In the future, this procedure will get much more improved. The commission is of the view to confer official certificates to those students who have participated in this exam.
E-    Religious boarding madrassas are always a great asset for our homeland. The good news is that this series has always supported by our nation and ordinary people. Even today, in the prevailing tough circumstances, religious boarding madrassas are working. Outside the country, in the camps of migrants, our vigilant and heedful Ulemas i.e. scholars have established a lot of madrassas which are normally operating. Following steps have been taken for their better organization and co-ordination:
a-    The principals and heads of madrassas are invited periodically for the improvement and progress of the educational system. Joint sessions are held with them for overcoming the obstacles lying ahead.
b-    An educational council comprising of 16 excellent scholars is set up for survey and control of the boarding madrassas. This council observes the implementation of rules and regulations. They are also assigned to check the curriculums of these madrassas.
c-     For the better organization and survey of madrassas in various areas, we have appointed our representatives amongst the Ulema i.e. the scholars. Their duty is to supervise all the madrassas in their related areas and if needed, arrange meetings with the heads of these madrassas.
3-  Contemporary Educational Institutions:
Efforts are underway for providing better opportunities to the extent of our possibilities. A draft comprising 19 articles has been prepared to have a better supervision and surveillance of these schools. For example:
a-    Their curriculum is being constantly observed by a group of Ulema and necessary amendments have been made through them. These amendment paper have been sent to all the schools which are followed by the persons in-charge.
b-    Educational program for the schools has been arranged by this commission in which religious and other necessary subjects have been added and have been given due attention in the timetable.
c-     Scholars and Qaris (those who can pronounce the Holy Quran in due accent) have been appointed as per need in each and every school so that religious subjects and the Holy Quran could be properly taught by them.
d-    For the elevation of moral and ethical standards of the students, daily, fortnightly and quarterly seminars and conferences are under consideration so that so the students could get proper awareness about their religion.
e-    Unwanted people who have either political or ideological association with the stooge admin against the Islamic norms and rules are kept under close watch and if proved, they are discarded from the institutions concerned.
f-      Unlawful and non-Afghan uniform is totally forbidden.
g-     Fictional and party-based activities which create differences among the Muslims are forbidden as well.
h-    Books

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan releases Issue #87 of al-Ṣamūd Magazine

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NOTE: Previous issues: #86, #85, #84, #83, #82, #81, #80, #79, #78, #77, #76, #75, #74, #73, #72, #71, #70, #69, #68, #67, #66, #65, #64, #63, #62, #61, #60, #59, #58, #57, #56, #53, and #51. You can also see English translations of articles from previous issues here.
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — Issue #87 of al-Ṣamūd Magazine
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