IEA Supreme Leader: Implementing Sharia rulings close doors to sedition

Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has stated that the implementation of the current government’s laws, rulings, and decrees will close the doors to sedition and pave the way for the enforcement of Sharia.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, published a statement saying that Akhundzada made these remarks during a meeting with officials from the Herat Ulema Council in Kandahar province.

According to the statement, Hibatullah Akhundzada warned that failure to implement these rulings leads to division and discord.

During the meeting, Akhundzada emphasized the need for serious efforts to resolve the people’s problems and to eliminate hatred and disputes among the public.

He stated: “The Islamic Emirate has been in power in Afghanistan for four years now, and during this time, there has been no conflict, factionalism, war, or obstacles. Now is the time for the scholars to take advantage of this opportunity and strive for the implementation of Sharia.”

He added that after the prophets, the responsibility for guiding humanity lies with religious scholars, who are tasked with safeguarding the religion.

IEA supreme leader emphasized that God has appointed scholars as observers over rulers, and added: “In these difficult times, we are weak and in desperate need of cooperation and mutual assistance. Therefore, it is obligatory for scholars to maintain unity and support one another.”