Akhundzada stresses unity and role of religious scholars in meeting with Kandahar clerics

According to a statement from the office of the Kandahar governor, Sheikh Akhundzada provided guidance on the implementation of the new law by the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, urging scholars to promote unity across the country.

In his remarks, Sheikh Akhundzada highlighted that the "voice of the pulpit and the system" are now united under the current government, unlike previous administrations. He noted that earlier regimes stifled religious voices, preventing scholars from speaking the truth. "The systems and pulpits of the previous governments were in conflict with each other, and the systems did not allow the pulpits to speak the truth and silenced them," he stated.

Sheikh Akhundzada also contrasted the current leadership with that of past governments, criticizing the influence of foreign powers on former officials. He claimed that previous leaders were educated and sent by the U.S. and other nations, whereas the current government officials are native to the land and not subject to external influence. "All the officials of this system are from this land, they were born here, and they were educated here," he added.

Several religious scholars present at the meeting echoed Sheikh Akhundzada's views, agreeing on the vital role of clerics in promoting social justice and reinforcing the Islamic system. Ahmadullah Niazi, a religious scholar, emphasized the necessity of unity and solidarity among scholars for the stability of the Islamic system.

The leader of the Islamic Emirate concluded the meeting by reiterating the importance of eliminating differences and fostering national unity. (ILKHA)