The Taliban don’t have a “strict interpretation of Islamic law,” as the article below states. They just follow provisions of it that others ignore.
“O you who believe, strong drink and games of chance and idols and divining arrows are only an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. Leave it aside so that you may succeed.” (Qur’an 5:90)
“Taliban Arrest Six In Baghlan For Alleged Alcohol Consumption,” Afghanistan International, July 12, 2025:
Taliban authorities have arrested six individuals in Baghlan province on charges of consuming alcohol, according to a statement by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
Saif-ul-Islam Khyber, spokesperson for the ministry, said the arrests took place in the village of Dara-e-Ashaqan in Tala wa Barfak district. The individuals were reportedly detained at a guesthouse while allegedly drinking alcohol.
Khyber also accused the detainees of engaging in other “un-Islamic activities” alongside alcohol consumption. He stated that the suspects were transferred to judicial authorities following a preliminary investigation.
Under the Taliban’s strict interpretation of Islamic law…
OLD GUY says
Dam with the French allowing all these muslims in, there goes all the good French wines, I hope Ireland closes its borders.