Taliban Leader Reaffirms Sharia Law, Rejects Western Democracy in Eid Sermon
Hibatullah Akhundzada emphasized Afghanistan's rejection of Western laws and democracy, framing global conflicts as evidence of hostility toward Islam.
- Hibatullah Akhundzada declared that Western laws are unnecessary in Afghanistan and that democracy has no place under sharia law.
- The Taliban leader made these remarks during an Eid Al-Fitr sermon at Kandahar's Eidgah Mosque, shared via audio by the group's spokesman.
- Akhundzada criticized the West, accusing non-believers of uniting against Muslims and citing the Israel-Hamas conflict as an example of hostility toward Islam.
- The Taliban's strict interpretation of sharia law continues to ban women and girls from education, jobs, and public spaces, contributing to Afghanistan's international isolation.
- Internal divisions persist within the Taliban, with some officials advocating for moderating policies to improve international relations and attract external support.
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