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New release from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "The Introduction of 'Shaykh Mawlāwī Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah'"

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الحمد لله رب العالمين والعاقبة للمتقين والصلاة والسلام على اشرف الأنبياء والمرسلين وعلى آله واصحابه ومن اهتدى بهديه وسار على نهجه اجمعين وبعد! بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم (مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجالٌ صَدَقُوا ما عاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضى‏ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَنْتَظِرُ وَما بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِيلًا 23 لِيَجْزِيَ اللَّهُ الصَّادِقِينَ بِصِدْقِهِمْ وَيُعَذِّبَ الْمُنَافِقِينَ إِن شَاء أَوْ يَتُوبَ عَلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ غَفُوراً رَحِيماً 24) الاحزاب Translation: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (Among the believers are men who have been true to the covenant they had made with ALLAH. Some of them have fulfilled their vow, and there are others who wait, and they have not changed in the least. That ALLAH may reward the truthful for their truth, and punish the hypocrites if HE so please, or turn to them in mercy. Verily, ALLAH is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.) Afghanistan has been the graveyard for foreign invaders. It is the symbol of honor, valor and glories. It is the dwelling of heroes and epoch-makers. And it is the learning center for Jihad, martyrdom and sacrifices. Besides the epoch-making Conquerors and Mujahidin – great scholars, Muslim Jurists, Mohaddisin (i.e. well-versed scholars in the traditions of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him) and Mufassirin (exegetical writers of the Holy Quran) of this country have rendered historical services in the field of education. If on one hand, Mehmood of Ghazni, Shihabuddin of Ghore and Ahmad Shah Abdali have ruled on the Indian sub-continent and have emancipated the Muslim masses of the area from tyrannies; then on the other hand, Legists, Muhaddisin and Mufassirin like Imam Abu Da’ud of Sajistan, Sheikh Mohammad s/o Mohammd s/o Bakr of Khulm, Imam Abu Laise of Smarqand and Imam Ibn Hubban of Bust have candled various parts of the Muslim world with their narratives and knowledge. Families of brilliant-stars in Islamic Jurisprudence and other fields of knowledge have migrated from Kabul, Helmond, Herat, Balkh and various other parts of Afghanistan and have settled in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and Damascus, the renowned seats of Islamic Caliphate; by rendering historical services in the fields of Islamic Jurisprudence, traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and the exegetical writings of the Holy Quran. ‘Imam Abu Hanifa’ (blessings be upon him), one of the four greatest Muslim Jurists, followed in the Muslim world, and ‘Mak-hool Shami’ (blessings be upon him), a renowned scholar and narrator of the traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), actually belonged to Afghanistan. These well-versed scholars established great seats of Islamic studies and learnings inside Afghanistan, in which, hundreds of thousands scholars were educated and trained for guiding and serving the Muslim masses throughout the history. This sequence of learning and teaching has been incessant inside Afghanistan from its inauguration in 202 Hijri era (nearly 817 A.D) till today. This process has played a vital role in reviving and promoting religious studies in Afghanistan, by training competent scholars in the fields of Islamic jurisprudence, narrations of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), exegesis of the Holy Quran, balaghat (i.e. figures of speech), rhetoric and grammar (both syntax and conjugation). The distinctive features of the scholars qualified from this system of Afghanistan are that besides religious studies, they are practically trained by their faithful teachers to defend their creed and country in the times of need. The role of these jihadi scholars is inestimable and more prominent than anyone in all those historical fighting which are fought by Afghan freedom fighters against the infidel forces either inside or outside the country. For instance, the historical conquest of major part of Indian sub-continent by Mahmood of Ghazni in 388 Hijri era (997 A.D) was undertaken under the direction and guidance of Ulema (i.e. religious scholars). During the reign of ‘Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori’ on the Indian sub-continent in 559 Hijri era (=1163 A.D), these religious scholars were holding high ranking posts in the government setup. In 1160 Hijri era (=1746 A.D), when ‘Ahmad Shah Abdali’, the great ruler of Afghanistan, sent forces to help the Indian Muslims, the motive behind it was the Jihadi inspirations and guidance of the then revered Indian scholars. In 1255 Hijri era (= 1838 A.D), the responsibility of those Mujahidin who were resisting against the English invasion of Afghanistan were bore by the Jihadi scholars of that time. In 1978 A.D, after a despicable coup of internal communist elements instigated by Russians, which resulted in the devastative invasion of the then Soviet Union over Afghanistan in 1979, the command and guidance of Afghan Mujahid masses were also in the hands of the scholars. And, in the recent past, the foundation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was also laid down by these scholars, which was first headed by the late ‘Amir-ul-Mominin’ Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid (may his soul rest in peace) and then ‘the martyred ‘Amir-ul-Mominin’ Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor’ (may his soul rest in peace). After these two pious and courageous leaders, now the responsibility of leading the Islamic Emirate is given to the well-known and well-versed scholar of the country, Sheikh Moulavi Hibatullah Akhunzada’ (may Allah safeguard him). In the following lines, his introduction and biography is shared with the esteemed readers. His birth and early growth: Sheikh Moulavi Hibatullah Akhunza (son of Sheikh Moulavi Mohammad Khan and the grandson of Moulana Khudai Raheem) was born in a pious and highly learned family in ‘Nakhuni’ village of ‘Panjwai’ district in ‘Kandahar’ province on Thursday 19th October 1967 (Rajab 15, 1387 Hijri era). He completed his first learning stage under the scholarly auspices and patronage of his father in his own area. His Family: The scholarly family of ‘Sheikh Sahib’ is well-known for learning, dignity and piety for ages. The actual dwelling place of this family was ‘Takhta-Pul’ district of ‘Kandahar’ province, who later shifted to ‘Pajwai’ district of the same province. The honorable ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ was born in ‘Nakhuni’ village of this newly adopted dwelling place by his family. His father ‘Sheikh Moulavi Mohammad Khan’ was a famous and eminent legist and highly learned figure among his contemporary scholars enjoying a distinguished social and educational credibility. He, as a religious scholar, had a prominent role in educating and guiding the local people towards the right path. He was a teacher, a preacher and a reformer in his area, where he had prepared and trained numerous pupils to serve and defend the sacred religion. On Thursday 27th April 1978, when the local communists, headed by ‘Noor Mohammad Taraki’, seized power in Kabul in a military coup, ‘Sheikh Moulavi Mohammad Khan’ was one of the foremost valiant Jihadi scholars who rose and resisted against the communists and their infidel regime. The local Muslim masses, who had already been under the deep influence and inspiration of ‘Sheikh Moulavi Mohammad Khan’, strongly supported him and largely participated in his Jihadi struggle. Consequently, this move was regarded as a threat and challenge for the infidel communists and their illegitimate rule; therefore, they planned to eliminate the real instigator of this Jihadi uprising. The security forces of the then infidel government, raided the house and madrassa of ‘Sheikh Sahib’ to arrest him, but he was saved by the grace of Almighty Allah; then he migrated to ‘Rague’ (i.e. the desert) area of ‘Kandahar’ province, where he launched practical struggle against the communist regime in collaboration with other Mujahidin, devoted for this cause. With the expansion and gradual success of Jihadi resistance, ‘Sheikh Moulavi Mohammad Khan’ returned to populated areas and sustained his Jihadi and educational services till the end of his life. After the death of his father and due to the increased atrocities of the then Soviet invaders, ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ had to abandon his abode and village like hundreds of thousands of other countrymen and migrated to the neighboring Pakistan, and settled in the refugees camp of ‘Jungle Pir Alizai’ in the border province of ‘Baluchistan’, by accepting all the obstacles and inconveniences of life like all other refugees, for the sake of liberating his beloved homeland and establishing an Islamic sovereign rule there. His religious education: ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ was the second one among the male descendants of his father who received his early education locally from his own father. He learnt recitation of the Holy Quran, grammar and literature of Arabic language, rhetoric and Islamic Jurisprudence from his revered and scholarly father. After completing his early and intermediate education, he left for the well-known regional madrassas and educational institutions for getting higher studies. There, he completed all the essential and customary studies, and in 1411 Hijri era (1991 A.D) completed his final year in Traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) from celebrated and distinguished regional scholars ‘Moulavi Mohammad Jan Agha Sahib’ and ‘Moulavi Habibullah Sahib’. In this way, he accomplished his higher Islamic studies and was awarded accordingly. His Jihadi and Political struggle: When ‘Sheikh Sahib’ was near the completion of his studies, armed resistance against the then Soviet invasion was at its peak. It was a time when every Afghan, especially the youth belonging to religious and scholarly families were quite eager to participate in different Jihadi fronts for fighting against the then foreign invaders and their internal communist puppets. ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’ a descendant of a learned and pious family, was more enthusiastic than anyone else to fight against the Soviet invaders and their internal communist puppets, both on ideological as well as Jihadi fronts. Even, during his studies, he had a schedule to spend time on various fronts with Mujahidin. During the annual holidays of madrassas, he used to join the group of a well-known Jihadi commander ‘Mullah Haji Mohammad Akhund’ in ‘Kandahar’ province for practical Jihadi struggle against the then Soviet invaders and their internal stooge communist forces. The Jihadi group of ‘Mullah Haji Mohammad Akhund’ was famous throughout the south-western zone of Afghanistan, in which, prominent Taliban leaders like the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may his soul rest in peace) and the deputy ministerial head of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan ‘Alhaj Mullah Mohammad Hasan’ and several other key figures had served and fought against the Soviet invaders. In the early phase of Jihad against the Soviet invasion, this Jihadi front was linked with ‘Harkat-i-Inqilab-i-Islami’ (i.e. Islamic Revolutionary Movement – one of the seven major Jihadi groups formed by Mujahidin) headed by late ‘Moulavi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi’. Later, it was annexed and supported by ‘Hizb-i-Islamic’ party under the leadership of late ‘Moulavi Mohammad Younus Khalis’. ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ was one of the prominent members of this Jihadi front who was known and respected among all other Mujahidin for his Jihadi status and learning prestige. He had participated in joint military and Jihadi operations with both previous leaders of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, (i.e. late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid and the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor) and was also wounded in one of those operations. Though ‘Sheikh Sahib’ spent most of his time in Jihadi activities and training and educating other Mujahidin, but he managed various Jihadi groups known as ‘roommates’ in the south-western zone of the country, particularly in ‘Kandahar’ province. Even during practical participation in various Jihadi fronts, Sheikh Sahib’s main concentration was on the ideological training and awareness of Mujahidin against the infidels and other misled or astray factions; because the atheist communists and their foreign Soviet supports had not only invaded the territory of our beloved homeland, rather they had launched a widespread anti-religious propaganda to mislead our pious Muslim masses; and on many occasions, defying ideological invasion becomes even more essential and difficult as compared to military invasion. This was the main reason, that both in war front as well as inside madrassa, ‘Sheikh Sahib’ was deeply focused on the mental and ideological training and vigilance of Mujahidin, thus playing a magnificent and key role in this regard. His distinction in teaching religious studies: ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’ has been excellent and well-versed in teaching religious studies especially Islamic jurisprudence, exegesis of the Holy Quran and Traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). After completing his studies in 1411 Hijri era (1991 A.D), besides all other Jihadi and administrative activities, he has been constantly teaching these subjects and has imparted knowledge to numerous students who came to seek it. He has been entitled as ‘Sheikh’ which means that he is well-versed in teaching ‘As-sihah as-sitta’ [i.e. the six most trustworthy and authentic collections of the Traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him)]. His chain of narrators, on which Traditions are based, un-interruptedly reaches to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) via ‘Sheikh-ul-Hadith Moulavi Mohammad Jan Agha Sahib’ and ‘Sheikh-ul-Hadith Moulavi Habibullah Sahib’. His founding role in the Islamic Movement of Taliban: After the withdrawal of the then Soviet invaders from Afghanistan and the collapse of communist regime, unfortunately inter-factional fighting erupted in various parts of the country. But ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’, like other pious and sincere Mujahidin of his group, took no part in these factional fighting, and resumed their educational and reformation activities. Though ‘Kandahar’ province was a boiling center of these factional fighting and several local commanders were involved in it, but ‘Sheikh Sahib’, as a teacher and director of a Jihadi front, resumed his actual task of teaching and guiding the people to the right path. When the Islamic Movement of Taliban was founded under the leadership of late ‘Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid (may his soul rest in peace)’ against factional fighting and anarchy, ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’, from the very beginning, shouldered the founder of this movement as a devoted and sincere Jihadi companion. With the rapid advance of the Islamic Movement of Taliban in south-western zone of the country and with the revival of administration there, military courts were also restored in ‘Kandahar’ province. In these courts, prominent and skilled figures on the national level were designated, and ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah’ was one of them, as he was known to the leadership of this movement for his high learning, keen legal perception and piety even in previous Jihadi-era. His appointment as head of the military court: In 1996, when Kabul, the capital city, came under the control of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah’ was appointed as the head/director of military court in Kabul by a special decree of late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid (may his soul rest in peace). Having disciplined these courts and achieved necessary reforms inside Kabul city, he was appointed as head/director of military court in the eastern zone of the country. After the revival of military court in the eastern zone, especially in ‘Nangarhar’ province, and actively serving there for two years, he came back to Kabul as directed by late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid, and served there as the head of military court till the end. Why as in-charge of the military court? One of the distinguishing features of the Islamic Emirate was the implementation of law and order and the restoration of peace inside the country, which was an undeniable fact even confessed by the enemies of the Islamic Emirate. Besides other reforms, the implementation of ‘Hudud’ (i.e. the prescribed punishments) had specific role in the restoration of peace and stability in a war-stricken country. In the beginning, heads of all organs including admin, security and judiciary were inexperienced and the security situation was fragile, but it was only due to the implementation of those ‘prescribed punishments’ which restored peace and stability in a country ravaged by war and anarchy for nearly two decades. The execution of Sharia law can only guarantee the restoration of peace and stability, if it is implemented according to the true spirit of Islamic rules and regulations. Therefore, the leadership of the Islamic Emirate was deeply concerned in appointing efficient and skilled people as the head of courts and judiciary, who should be qualified and well-informed about the purpose and philosophy of Sharia law in the implementation of ‘prescribed punishments’ in the light of the Holy Quran, Traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), and the Islamic jurisprudence. ‘Sharia courts’ were responsible for the supervision and implementation of the ‘prescribed punishments’; whereas military courts were responsible for checking and controlling military and security forces of the Islamic Emirate in various Jihadi fronts. So it was quite essential to appoint someone as head of the military courts who has been talented with professional skills and discerning power in judging and executing rules of Sharia Law. On the other hand, two criteria are indispensable for appointing someone on crucial executive posts, one is his Jihadi record and the second is knowledge. ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’, as admitted and confirmed by his professional colleagues, was endowed with both these qualities; therefore, he was appointed by the late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid (may his soul rest in peace) for the crucial and sensitive task of the military courts.  There were some considerations and expediencies in this selection of late Amir-ul-Mominin (may his soul rest in peace) which are specified as under:
  • Military court was the most crucial organ in the capital city Kabul which was designated with the implementation of ‘prescribed punishments’.
  • On one hand, the execution of ‘prescribed punishments’ was essential for the restoration of peace and reformation of society; on the other hand, the learning, legal perception and precision of the executor was equally essential.
  • Similarly, besides the above talents, the executor should be a considerate and a sympathetic person.

Late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid (may his soul rest in peace) had already discerned these potentials in ‘Sheikh Sahib’, therefore, he was designated for this vital post. Before the implementation of ‘Qisas’ (i.e. retaliatory punishment) by judges and professionals of military court, ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’ personally used to ask the heirs of the murdered for remittance and forgiveness for the murderer by reminding them teachings of the Holy Quran and sayings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) related to clemency for the murderer.
In this process, he used to ask the elders and white-bearded people present on the occasion to assist him in convincing the heirs of the murdered person by interceding them on behalf of the murdered for mercy and forgiveness.
He used to ask the heirs of the murdered person not as an authority, but as a religious scholar and dignitary to pardon the murderer. In most cases, due to his constant efforts, the people who were indicted for retaliatory punishments, were pardoned by the heirs of the murdered person; thus finding a new chance of life.
Similarly, in criminal cases, whenever a decision was taken by related judges, ‘Sheikh Sahib’ used to leave no stone unturned by analyzing the rules and regulations of Islamic jurisprudence and taking full advantage from the concessions given therein. He used to pave for closing down the execution of such punishments by using the well-known rule which says that retaliatory punishments are annulled for suspicions.
The above description shows that ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’ has played his role quite successfully and faithfully as a vigilant, careful, self-controlled, sympathetic and compassionate in-charge, in the implementation of Sharia rules and regulations, in one of the most authorized judicial organ of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Even today, having these talents and potentials, he is faithful and committed to accomplish the sacred objectives of Jihad by following and executing rules and regulations of Islamic Sharia Law.
His vital role in re-launching Jihad against the foreign invasion:
In 2001, when Afghanistan was invaded by American invaders, collaborated by their western allied coalition forces, and the leadership of the Islamic Emirate resumed the organization and co-ordination of Mujahidin after a short tactical interval; ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’, supported and accompanied by other responsible people, played an effective and leading role in the revival and organization of Jihad against the new foreign invaders.
In the beginning, due to strict surveillance and tracing of American invading forces, it was nearly impossible to carry out any Jihadi activity, but ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’ untiringly worked hard along-with some other heroic scholars and dignitaries at that critical and challenging stage in gathering and organizing Mujahidin to stand once again in front of the new tyrants and brutal invaders.
Late ‘Sheikh Ghulam Haider’, ‘martyred Sheikh Abdul Salam’ and ‘honorable Sheikh Abdul Hakeem (may Allah protect him)’ were the main and heroic figures who worked indefatigably with ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ to invite and unite the Muslim masses of our country to resist and fight against the infidel crusade invaders. Due to his deep learning, ‘Sheikh Sahib’ was quite successful in inviting and convincing the people in the light of Quranic teachings and sayings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) by telling them that defending our creed and country is one of the foremost obligations which cannot be avoided.
Convincing and bringing together the empty handed and war-wearied people to confront and fight against the coalition of crusaders headed by brutal American invaders and armed with sophisticated weapons and modern technology, was not an easy task.
Though the heroic Afghan people fought bravely against the former Soviet invaders; nearly one and a half million were martyred; seven millions became refugees; and millions more were incarcerated, wounded and crippled; but unfortunately, due to the resentments among some group leaders which gradually resulted in inter-factional fighting, all these sacrifices went in-vain; thus making the Muslim Afghan masses deeply frustrated and disappointed.
But it was the courage and determination of ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ and his devoted colleagues who untiringly worked hard and persuaded the Afghan people through their constant efforts, scholarly speeches and logical arguments which inspired a new courage and enthusiasm among the wearied and frustrated Afghan masses to confront and resist against the international infidel alliance headed by American invaders.
During this resistance process, the Muslim Afghan masses proved that even though they are exhausted and empty handed, but they can and they will fight and participate in Jihad against the new foreign invaders as they are confident and assured that the eventual triumph will be theirs, as promised by Almighty Allah.
Actually it was the courage and strong determination of brave leaders like ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ and his faithful colleagues that encouraged and inspired Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate and the Muslim masses of our country; which resulted in a humiliating and embarrassing defeat for American super power and NATO – the greatest military alliance of crusade forces in the world.
In the last fifteen years of this successful resistance and Jihadi struggle against the foreign invaders, ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada’ has served in various organs of the Islamic Emirate, like ‘Invitation and Guidance’ commission and the general directorate of court of cassation, etc.
As deputy head of the Islamic Emirate:
In 2015, when the passing away of late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid was revealed and the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may their souls rest in peace) was announced as the new Amir (head) of the Islamic Emirate, then ‘Sheikh Hibatullah Sahib’ was appointed as the deputy head.
The martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor was bestowed with an extraordinary sense of discerning the capable and talented people. He knew all the key figures working in different organs and ranks of the Islamic Emirate and had designated them in posts corresponding to their skills and proficiencies.
‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’ was one of those dignitaries whose learning and working abilities and his popularity among all ranks of Mujahidin was realized by the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may his soul rest in peace). Therefore, in the new setup, ‘Sheikh Sahib’ was appointed as the deputy head of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, for taking maximum advantage from his academic and administrative skills.
This appointment was quite accurate and successful, because it largely helped the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin to keep all admins and field Mujahidin united and saved them from disintegration.
‘Sheikh Sahib’ worked actively as the deputy head of the Islamic Emirate for complete ten months. In the meantime, threats and pressures of the wicked American invaders and their supporters were intensified against the leadership of the Islamic Emirate.
After formally announcing the passing away of the founding leader of the Islamic Emirate, a few persons did not agree with the appointment of the new leader. At that time, it ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah’ who played a significant and constructive role in convincing the differing elements and keeping all of them integrated.
At that historical juncture, ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’ left no stone unturned to keep Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate united. For this purpose, he held several meetings with renowned scholars, national figures and Jihadi commanders, in which, he was concentrated on the benefits and strength of unity under one leadership.
These efforts proved successful, and Mujahidin were saved from division as they remained united under the leadership of the martyred Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may his soul rest in peace). All key figures and field commanders of Mujahidin unanimously supported the new Amir and pledges of allegiance and an oath of fighting against the savage American invaders and their foreign allied and internal mercenary forces, were received from all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
As the new head and Amir-ul-Mominin of the Islamic Emirate:
On Saturday 21st May 2016, when ‘Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansoor’ (may his soul rest in peace) was martyred in a drone strike of the American invaders, ‘Sheikh Sahib Hibatullah Akhunzada’ was appointed as the new head (Amir) with the unanimous consent of all members of the leading council of the Islamic Emirate; while ‘Khalifa Sahib Sirajuddin Haqqani’ and ‘Moulvi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid (son of late Amir-ul-Mominin Mullah Mohammad Umar Mujahid)’ were appointed as the deputy leaders of the Islamic Emirate.
The appointment of ‘Sheikh Sahib’ as the new leader of the Islamic Emirate is one of the main causes and assurances for sustaining the ongoing Jihad against the savage American invaders and their allied forces, by keeping all ranks of Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate united

New audio message from al-Qā’idah in the Indian Subcontinent’s Mawlānā 'Āṣim 'Umar: "In Favor of the Leader of the Faithful Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah"

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Mawlānā ‘Āṣim ‘Umar: “In Favor of the Leader of the Faithful Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah”

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's Shaykh Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah: "Message of Felicitation on the Eve of ‘Īd al 'Aḍḥā"

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
Allah is the Greatest; Allah is the Greatest; Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.  All praise be to Allah.
Praise be to Allah Who favored us with the blessing of faith and Islam as He sent down on us the best of His books and sent us the best of His prophets and legislated for us the best of His religious law. All praises be to Allah. All the good is in His Hand and all affairs return to Him. He creates whatsoever He wills and chooses. We have not the choice. All the glory is to Allah as well as all the  praises in this world and the world to come. His is the decision and you all return to Him.
I testify that there is no god but Allah. Alone is He and has no associate. I testify that Mohammed (pbuh) is His Servant and Messenger. He conveyed the Message and fulfilled the obligation and preached the Ummah and fought in the cause of Allah as it is due. May peace and blessing be on him and His descendents, the good and the pure ones and on his companions and followers and all those who duly followed him until the doomsday. After this, I would like to say:
Allah, the Almighty says:
“Therefore pray to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him)”. (Chapter:108, Verse:2)
(My) Believing countrymen, brothers and sisters-in-faith in every corner of the world.
Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh,
While wishing you (good) health, happiness and prosperity, I would like to extend you my felicitation on the occasion of the auspicious Eid-ul-Adha. May Allah (SwT) accept in His Sight all your worships, sacrificial offerings, charities and all deeds that you have done for the pleasure of Allah (SwT). In addition to the felicitation of the auspicious Eid-ul- Adha, I would like to congratulate the Mujahid people, particularly, the Mujahideen of the Way of Truth on the recent victories which the Almighty Allah has bestowed on the formations of Jihad because of His special blessing and the help and the sacrifices of the Mujahideen and the help of the people, notwithstanding the use of heavy force by the enemy; the influx of foreign troops and the bombardment of different bombers. Still many districts and areas have been cleared from the enemy in different provinces of the country. Praise be to Allah, the white flag of the Islamic Emirate is fluttering there.
(My) Mujahid Brothers,
At the first years of the occupation, our obligation was to combat against the enemy but now as we have control over many areas of the country, it is the time that we should reap the fruit of the 15 years-long jihad and implement objectives of jihad which are: implementation of the Divine Sharia on the land of Allah; to establish justice; maintain stability and security; to protect frontiers and defend life, property, honor and all other God-given rights of the countrymen.
The officials of the Military Commission, governors, the  personnel of the judicial courts, members of the provincial commissions, the district administrators and commanders of (armed) units and all personnel of civilian commissions should pay exclusive attention to the maintenance of security and justice, implementation of Sharia, efficient governance, promotion of religious and modern education and other works of public utility like roads, bridges, health affairs, drinking water, agriculture and trade and other public works. Stop those who harm these places of public utility so that (our) believing people may lead a bright, happy, sufficient and prosperous life under the shadow of the sovereignty of Sharia and take a breath of relief in an atmosphere of peace.
For Mujahideen in order to succeed in this big trial, they should specifically pay attention to these points:
–Make your intention purely for Allah and for the cause of Allah (SwT);
–All should adorn themselves with the ornaments of piety, both the juniors and the seniors;
–keep on praising Allah (SwT) that He enabled you to perform the sacred obligation of Jihad;
–Do justice and do favor;
–Desist from pride, vanity conceit, wrong-doing and treason and keep away from any bias based on ethnicity, geography, language and clique;
–The criterion for  privilege should be only piety and commitment;
–Create an atmosphere of confidence and brotherhood among yourselves and avoid from acts leading to distrust among you;
–The Mujahid brothers should not abandon the obligation of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice. Conduct your prayers in congregation and desist from committing treason in Baitulmal ( public treasury);
–Assume sponsorship of the families and children of martyrs and prisoners in the best manners that can be;
–Never forget the Sharia-based way of conduct of your demised, beloved and kind leaders, Amir-ul-momineen Mullah Mohammed Omar Mujahid (may Allah bless him) and Martyr Amir-ul-monineen Mullah Akhtar Mohammed Mansoor (may Allah bless him) and meticulously adhere to their ways. Deem  it as (your) religious service and a high goal to serve people and provide prosperity and comfort to them because removing trouble of people is the most beloved act in the sight of the holy prophet of Allah (peace be upon him).
Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to the people. The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger. That I walk with a brother regarding a need is more beloved to me than that I seclude myself in this mosque in Medina for a month”.
The Mujahid brothers should exclusively focus on purging their ranks and files. Do not let unscrupulous, notorious, self-indulgent, and money-grubbing and immoral persons remain in your ranks — those who misbehave with people. This is in order the people may not face harassment. Mujahideen should maintain interaction with honorable religious and spiritual leaders, tribal influential and pious men of insight; seek their views and advice and benefit from their experiences. In addition to military training, train Mujahideen how to well behave with people, prevent civilian casualties, maintain justice and win hearts and minds of people; instruct them from time to time about people’s rights and dignity. Mujahideen should behave well with those who leave the  (ranks of the)  corrupt Kabul Administration or are detained.
I instruct Mujahideen brothers to perform the duty of Call and Guidance, focus on alluring those who are in the ranks of the enemy, in addition to carrying out (your) Jihadic operations. For this purpose, the Mujahideen, the personnel of the Call and Guidance Commission, the personnel of the Cultural and Media Affairs, men of letters and learning should fully pay attention to (the work of) awareness and allurement; and besides the training of Mujahideen and the emerging generation, disseminate messages for those who are in the ranks of the enemy so that they understand the veracity and success of the ranks of jihad and become aware of their Islamic and valorous history and know the ills of subjugation and perceive that further remaining in the ranks of the invaders is but a harmful and destructive act.
We are grateful to all those beneficent people in every corner of the world who have helped the Islamic Emirate or trust this Jihadic formation, all those honorable religious scholars and writers who have affirmed and supported our cause or shared with us their best views or showed their sympathy with us or expressed their condolence during the demise of Amir-ul-momineen Mullah Mohammed Omer Mujahid (may Allah bless him) and Amir-ul-momineen Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansoor (may Allah bless him). I ask the Almighty Allah to fully reward them for their honesty.
Availing myself of this opportunity of the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I call on all Afghans who work in the military and civilian sectors of the foreign invaders to ponder over their stance for a moment and figure out for themselves that the invasion of Afghanistan by America and her Allies is part and parcel of the global war of non-believers against the Islamic Ummah. Its aim is to dismantle real Islamic systems and help its trained surrogates to reach the corridors of power; to spread anti-Islamic laws, thoughts, and dogmas and cus   toms in this Islamic land. Therefore, they should deeply think over their jeopardizing position of their being in the ranks of the invaders. Their support to the invading non-believers is undoubtedly in contradiction with the command of the Almighty Allah and His prophet (peace be upon him). The Almighty Allah says:
“Let those who disobey His orders, beware, lest some grief or painful punishment befall them”.(Chapter: 24, Verse:63)
Our message to Islamic countries and all freedom-loving people of the world is that our struggle is not an illegitimate struggle, nor it is a rebellion for unlawful objectives nor a mere expression of emotions without any pillar of Islamic ruling. Contrarily, our country has been invaded and an anti-Islamic, subservient and surrogate regime has been imposed on us by dent of tanks, artilleries bomber aircrafts against the wishes of our religion and independence-loving and independent thought-loving people. The Islamic system and independence of our country is our human and religious rights. The Islamic countries and the freedom-loving people of the world should support our just cause as per their obligation and perform their due responsibility by supporting our oppressed people.
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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "Son of Khalis Baba, Respected Mawlawī Anwar al-Ḥaq Mujāhid Declares Allegiance to the Leader of the Faithful"

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د هیواد د وتلي او منلي جهادي او علمي شخصیت مرحوم مولوي محمد یونس خالص بابا رحمه الله زوی او ځای ناستې محترم مولوي انوارالحق مجاهد صاحب د اسلامي‌امارت له زعیم عالیقدر امیرالمؤمنین شیخ الحدیث مولوي هبة الله اخندزاده حفظه الله سره خپل بیعت اعلان کړ، نوموړي ژمنه وکړه چې د شریعت په چوکاټ کې به په ټولو امورو کې د عالیقدر امیرالمؤمنین پوره پوره اطاعت کوي دمحترم مجاهد صاحب دبیعت لیکلی متن لاندي لوستلی او لیدلی شئ
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
الحمدلله وکفی وسلام علی عباده الذین اصطفی
وبعد!
څرنګه چې د مجاهدینو د صف وحدت الهي حکم دی لکه چې فرمایي: ان الله یحب الذین یقاتلون فی سبیله صفا کانهم بنیان مرصوص) د همدغه الهي ارشاد د تطبیق په غرض زموږ عالیقدر والد صاحب مولوي محمد یونس خالص بابا رحمه الله موږ ته توصیه کړې وه چې د عالیقدر امیرالمومنین ملا محمد عمر مجاهد رحمه الله ملا تړ او تایید به کوئ موږ په هغه اساس د اسلامي‌امارت د موجوده عالیقدر امیرالمومنین فضیلة الشیخ هبة الله حفظه الله سره د کفر او الحاد په مقابل کې د جهاد بیعت تجدید وو او د اسلامي‌ شریعت په چوکاټ کې به د نوموړي مکمل اطاعت کوو ان شاء الله، الله تعالی دي دوي ته د(اشداء علی الکفار رحماء بینهم) د حکم سره سم د جهادي صف د وحدت د ساتلو توفیق ورکړي
والله علی ما اقول وکیل
احترام

انوارالحق مجاهد

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New release from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: "Mullā Bāz Muḥmmad Ḥārith Pledges Allegiance to the Leader of the Faithful Shaykh Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah"

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

الحمدلله الذی امرالمسلمین بالاتحاد والصلاة والسلام علی حبیبه وعلی اله و اصحابه اجمعین امابعد:

پرون دوشنبه د۱۴۳۷ هـق کال د ‌ذالقعدې د میاشتي په ۵ نیټه د اسلامي امارت لوړ رتبه مسئولینو،علماء کرامو، دمرحوم امیرالمؤمنین ملا محمدعمرمجاهد رحمه الله دکورنۍ غړو او د حاجي ملا بازمحمد حارث ملګرو او نماینده ګانو په یوه ګډه غونډه کې تر مفصلو خبرو وروسته په دې خبره ټینګار وکړ چي ټول به په ګډه د اسلامي امارت مقدس صف متحد او قوي ساتو.

کوښښ به کو چي هر چا ته د مقدس شریعت په رڼا کې خپل حقوق ورسیږي او ټولي پریکړي به مو د اسلامي اصولو په رڼا کې وي، د یادي غونډي په پای کې حاجي ملا بازمحمد حارث چي تر دي مخکي یې د ملا محمد رسول اخند د مرستیال په حیث کار کاوه د خپلو ټولو ملګرو او متعلیقینو په شمول همدارنګه داسلامي امارت په واکمني کې نظامي قومندان د ارزګان و لایت دچورې والسوالۍ اوسیدونکی ملا اخترمحمد اخند هم د خپلو ملګرو په استازیتوب د اسلامي امارت له زعیم امیرالمؤمنین شیخ الحدیث مولوي هبت الله اخند زاده صاحب سره بیعت اعلان کړ او د مقدس شریعت په رڼاکې یې دکامل اطاعت وعده وکړه غونډه د الحاج مولوي احمد رباني صاحب په د عاسره پای ته ورسیده .

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's Mawlāwī Hībat Allah Akhūnd Zādah: "Message of Felicitation on the Eve of ‘Īd al-Fiṭr"

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
Praise be to Allah, the One. The only One; the Everlasting Refuge. He begot none, nor was He begotten. There is none equal to Him and not equal to Him in what He creates and plans. None is similar to Him. He alone deserve to be worshipped.
I praise Him, the Almighty and express (my) gratitude. He created us and gave us provision and place of residence and sufficed us and guided us to Islam and favored us with the advent of the Master of Human beings (peace be upon him).
I testify that there is no god but Allah. Alone is He, without any partner. He ordained Islam to be the only way to paradise and I testify that Mohammad (peace be upon him) is His servant and messanger. Those who obeyed him, found guidance and those who disobeyed him, neither harms anyone but himself nor harms Allah in the least.
Allah, the Almighty says:
Alif Lam Mim. Do men think that they will be left to say ‘We believe’ and will not be tried?. We tested those who were before them. Allah will certainty know those who are the true from those who are the liars. Or do the evil-doers think that they will escape ( our punishment)? How ill they judge!. He that hopes to meet his Lord (must know) that Allah’s term (appointed hour) is sure to come. And He (alone) hears all and knows all. He who strives, strives only for himself. Verily, Allah is free of all needs from all creation. (Surah: 29, Verses: 1-6)
To Mujahideen, Refugees and all Muslims!
Asalamu Alikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh,
First of all, I would like to give you felicitation on the occasion of Eid-ul-fitr. Happy Eid! May Allah, the Almighty accept in His Sight your fasting, Taraveh prayers, worship, charity, jihad and all the good deeds. I pray to Allah (Swt) to salvage our country from the claw of the infidel occupation and mischief and bestow on our miserable people the blessing of formation of an Islamic system and peace. Ameen Oh, Lord of the Universe.
To Muslim Mujahid people!
We celebrate the festivities of the auspicious Eid-ul-fitr in a time that half a month ago, a believing, Mujahid and brave leader and Amir-ul-momineen of the Islamic Emirate Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may Allah have mercy on him) was martyred by the invaders. Martyr Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (may Allah mercy on him) was a true and devoted servant of the religion of Allah (Swt). He had devoted all his life to the service of the religion and to raise the Word of God. He did great services during Jihad against the American invasion in years of trials and tribulations like the years of the tenure of the complete rule of the Islamic Emirate. He ingenuously performed the responsibility of strengthening the Islamic Emirate, maintaining its unity and boosting its Jihadic course after the demise of Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him), the Founder of the Islamic Emirate – even didn’t spare to sacrifice his very soul in the cause of Jihad. Ultimately, he obtained the stature of martyrdom while traversing this way.
“Among the believers, there are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah. some have fulfilled their vow by death and some are still waiting and they have not changed in the least,” (Surah: 33, Verse: 23)
The constancy, sacrifice and the prideful martyrdom of Martyr Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor ( may Allah have mercy on him) teaches us that our beloved religion and the Lofty Cause needs sacrifices from everyone of us, whether it is Amir or any other member. The blood of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), the pious caliphs and all great personalities has been shed for the cause of this religion. So we should not spare ourselves from any kind of sacrifice but consider martyrdom in the Cause of Allah (Swt) as a pride for ourselves as it was the case with our believing predecessors.
Though the Founder of the Islamic Emirate has passed away and the esteemed Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor ( May Allah have mercy on them) embraced martyrdom, but praise be to Allah, Islam and the honor-loving nation is still there, the Jihadic ranks and files of the Muslim people, Mujahideen, religious scholars, Taliban and the inheritors of martyrs (the Islamic Emirate) is a reality and remains as firm as ever.
The Mujahideen have the same complete Jihadic order, comprehensive organizational set-up and rock-hard and unbreakable unity. The same belief on the basis of which we started jihad years ago to implement Islamic Sharia is still vibrant.
“Many a prophet has fought (in God’s way) and side by side with them (fought) a large bands of devoted men. They never lost heart on account of what befell them in the path of Allah; they neither weakened nor give in. Allah loves those who are firm and steadfast.” (Surah: 3, Verse: 146)
I would like to say about the heavy burden of the leadership of the Islamic Emirate that I consider this weighty burden as a great responsibility rather than a privilege and urge all Mujahideen and honest believers to pray for me so that I could carry out the responsibility unwaveringly and steadfastly and help me in all fields that they can.
The Islamic Emirate is our shared home. I will follow the same path that Amir-ul-momineen Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansoor (May Allah have mercy on both of them) had been following. I will have confidence in those who enjoyed their confidence. Those who have rendered services in the Islamic Emirate will continue to do so confidently.  There will be no discrimination against anyone and their sacrifices will not be overlooked.
I pray to Allah, the Almighty to give me strength and pledge that I will strictly pay attention to the goals of the Islamic Emirate and will take into account the interests of the Muslim nation; take decisions and carryout all measures with consultation and will never spare any effort in the way of guidance, prosperity, independence and well-being of the oppressed nation. I will try for better reform of courts and efficient conduct of affairs and for:
–release of the prisoners,
–treatment of injured,
–the rights of women as per Sharia,
–to help of orphans and miserable people,
–education and moral training of the emerging generation,
–procurement of equipments for the endeverouring Mujahideen of the strongholds and will make efforts to do good to the people in every sector that can be done. I seek strength from the Almighty Allah in this way.
About the current policy of  the Islamic Emirate, I would like to elucidate that the Islamic Emirate has policy for both military and political fronts. Meanwhile, it believes that Afghanistan is occupied by invaders. Therefore, Jihad is an obligation to drive out the invaders. But, the Islamic Emirate has a clear political policy aimed at ending the occupation, establishing an independent and united country and bringing about a sacred Islamic system. The political office has explained it to the world and the countrymen and it ( the political office) will continue its efforts with a view to resolving the Afghan issue.
Our message to the American invaders and her allies is this: the Afghan Muslim people neither fear from your force nor your stratagem. They consider martyrdom in confrontation with you as a cherished goal of their life. You will not be able to frustrate the determination and our (the Afghans) Jihadic struggle, by your resorting to extending the time of presence of your soldiers or of increasing military rule of engagement in Afghanistan.
Admit the realities instead of useless use of force and muscle show and put an end to the occupation. Our struggle and of our predecessors against you is consciously based on Islamic fundamentals and forges ahead by the power of a freedom-loving spirit. You are facing up not a group or faction but a nation . you are not going to be a winner ( if Allah willing). So it is rationale if you come with a reasonable policy for solution (of the issue) instead of the use of force.
Our message to the supporters of the invaders is that it might have been dawned on you during the past 15 years that you are being used for realization of American goals. Your support and siding with invaders is like the work of those abhorrent faces who in our past history supported the Britons and the Soviets.
The future history and generation will pass similar judgment about you. Abandon your support to the invaders versus (the forces) of liberation of your country. Our doors of forgiveness and tolerance are open on your face. Don’t be carried away by the futile American hopes; the nation is standing against you. The very fact that you are not able to lead a comfortable life despite the foreigners aerial and ground support, makes it clear that you have chosen a stance which is against the will and aspirations of the people. The Afghan do not accept systems installed by foreigners. Our clear message is that, that we do not want monopoly of power. All Afghan tribes and races need each other. Even evolution of Islamic system, independence and strength is entwined with the unity and harmony of the Afghans. Islam teaches us Islamic brotherhood, integrity and to assign responsibilities on the basis of merit. Everyone has the right to benefit from all rights and privileges of life and his/her political and social stature is determined as per his/her qualification and piety. Let’s gird ourselves up for putting an end to the occupation and gain independence and development of the country.
I urge the Muslim of the world to support the Mujahid brothers in the cause of liberation of our country and help them in every possible sector. Pray for them and support them in the current Jihad.
We remind