Mujahid: Women’s rights in Afghanistan are secured under sharia

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has said that efforts by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to support the welfare of Muslim countries and communities are appreciated and supported.

Mujahid made the remarks in response to the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women’s Affairs, held in Islamabad, saying that women’s rights in Afghanistan are ensured within the framework of Islamic law.

He said that as an Islamic organization, the OIC recognizes the rights granted to women by Islam, adding that the Islamic Emirate considers itself responsible for providing what is required for women according to its interpretation of Sharia.

Mujahid stated that Afghanistan cannot define women’s rights based on demands from organizations or values that, according to him, are not consistent with Islamic principles or are influenced by Western culture.

He added that the Islamic Emirate is composed of Islamic scholars who understand religious rulings and Islamic rights, and assured that Afghan women have access to their Sharia-based rights.