Gathering of scholars in Kabul stresses ban on using Afghan soil against other countries
A group of religious scholars convened at Kabul University, where they underscored that Afghanistan’s territory must not be used to threaten or harm any other nation.
According to the statement of the gathering, obtained by Ariana News, all Muslims are obligated to refrain from using Afghan soil against another country. The document states that if this principle is violated, the Islamic Emirate has the authority to take necessary action.
Participants further highlighted that the leader of the Islamic Emirate has explicitly prohibited citizens from traveling abroad for military purposes, and that the authorities will prevent individuals from engaging in such activities.
The resolution also emphasized that if Afghanistan comes under attack, defending the country’s system, territory, and values becomes an individual duty for every Afghan—a defense that would be considered Jihad.
This gathering comes amid an unprecedented escalation in tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan over security-related issues.
Afghanistan’s national futsal team recorded an impressive 5–2 victory over Vietnam in a friendly match on Tuesday as part of the team’s preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, which will be held in Indonesia.
Hamid Reza Hosseini and Reza Hosseinpour each scored one goal, while Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini starred with a hat-trick, sealing the win for Afghanistan.
The friendly encounter provided valuable international match experience as Afghanistan continues to fine-tune its squad and tactics ahead of the continental tournament.
Vietnam managed to score twice but struggled to contain Afghanistan’s offensive pressure throughout the game. The match was played two days after Afghanistan beat the same team 5-3.
The AFC Asian Futsal Cup will kick off on January 27 in Indonesia, featuring 16 of Asia’s top teams. Afghanistan has been drawn into Group C, alongside regional powerhouse Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, making qualification for the knockout stage a significant challenge.
The Asian Cup is regarded as Asia’s premier futsal competition and also serves as an important platform for emerging teams to gain international exposure at the continental level.
All matches of the tournament will be broadcast live by Ariana Television across Afghanistan, allowing fans nationwide to closely follow Afghanistan’s journey in the competition.
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