We can all hope, for the sake of the women and girls in Afghanistan, and for Afghan society as a whole, that the claims of those who say that these restrictions have no basis in Islamic teachings will win out. But Westerners should not kid themselves (yes, I know, they will anyway). The Islamic case […]
Afghanistan: Jihad suicide bomber blows himself up in Chinese restaurant, murdering at least seven people
The Islamic State doesn’t want a Chinese presence in Afghanistan; the Chinese are infidels who are persecuting the Uyghur Muslims. The Islamic State is just about the only Islamic entity that is upset about that; the others recognize that the Chinese can’t be manipulated the way the West can be, and is impervious to charges […]
Iran offers to mediate Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions as dozens of troops are killed
Iran urges dialogue, restraint to prevent escalation of tensions between #Pakistan, #Afghanistan Esmail Baqaei, @IRIMFA_SPOX , expressed concern over the recent developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He underscored the necessity of mutual respect for the territorial… pic.twitter.com/ev1wAmS8Ot — Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) October 12, 2025 A terrorist state mediating the tensions […]
Afghanistan: ‘The Taliban women were even more cruel than the men’
Many Westerners wonder why Muslim women who suffer under the oppression of the Sharia don’t rise up and rebel. One reason is because they would be treated with extreme harshness if they did so; another is that they often don’t see their oppression as oppression at all, but as the will of Allah. “Taliban torture […]
Taliban threaten families of UN female staff to try to force them to quit their work
In 2021, when the Taliban was trying to squeeze money out of the international community, it “reassured” the UN about the safety of humanitarian workers in Afghanistan, even providing written assurances that “aid agencies will be able to operate independently of government and will be free to employ women.” The Taliban lied, as do all […]
Afghanistan: Bride banned from attending her own wedding
The whole idea is to prevent men from getting temptation. If that leads to ridiculous scenes such as this one, so be it. “EXCLUSIVE Inside the high-ranking Taliban wedding where the BRIDE was banned from attending,” by Perkin Amalaraj and Ed Holt, Daily Mail, March 25, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): For most […]
Afghanistan: Ministry of Information and Culture orders TV stations to stop airing political discussions
Only one point of view is allowed to be heard in the public square. You know, kind of like Germany. “Taliban ban on talk shows aims to silence critical voices, press group says,” by Siyar Sirat, Amu, February 18, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) on […]
Taliban authorizes weapons and armored vehicles for its Sharia morality police
“There is no compulsion in religion,” according to Qur’an 2:256, but that Taliban’s idea of what constitutes compulsion and yours are likely to be very different. “Taliban Authorises Weapons & Armoured Vehicles For Morality Police,” Afghanistan International, February 7, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): The Taliban’s Office of the Prime Minister has instructed […]
Afghanistan: Taliban arrest a man for homosexuality and then rape him in prison
You might wonder why the Taliban would arrest a man for homosexuality and then rape him. The idea was to humiliate and degrade him. As long as the rapist doesn’t declare he is “gay,” and as long as he marries and has children, all will be well. “‘My whole body was praying for my death’: […]
Muhammad Ali’s ex-wife arrives in Afghanistan to open a stadium where sports arenas are often used for executions
And where women are barred from playing sports. But it’s okay: you see, she’s a “moderate.” “Ex-wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in Afghanistan to ‘open stadium,’” AFP, October 25, 2024 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): KABUL: Former wife of the legendary US boxer Muhammad Ali arrived in Kabul to reportedly open a stadium, […]