Mujahid: We do not want to learn religion from others

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, says the country’s penal code contains no provisions that contradict Islamic Sharia.

In an interview with the BBC, Mujahid said the guidelines are fully based on Sharia law. He added that anyone raising objections should first study Sharia and assess the issues within its framework.

“In today’s digital world, Sharia-related materials are available in every language,” Mujahid said.

When asked whether the Islamic Emirate is open to considering the views of Islamic scholars from other countries, Mujahid said that while concerns may be clarified, criticism is not acceptable.

“We do not want to learn religion from others. We have our own religion, beliefs, and scholars. We have made sacrifices for this religion and preserved it for centuries. Why should others teach us religion? Instead, we should teach religion to others,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Justice said none of the Islamic Emirate’s legislative documents include any article, clause, or provision that conflicts with Islamic Sharia.

The ministry also warned that raising objections to these laws would be considered a crime and said violators would be referred to judicial and legal authorities for prosecution.