Set aside division and tribal loyalties, IEA’s Supreme Leader tells officials

Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has warned against division and tribal loyalties during a one-day educational and reformative seminar held for the officials of Paktika province.

He also encouraged everyone to set aside self-interest and desire for power, and to commit instead to unity, strict observance of Sharia, obedience to leadership, fulfilling the goals of jihad, advancing societal reform, ensuring justice, and advocating for righteousness while preventing wrongdoing, according to an official statement released Thursday.

IEA’s Supreme Leader said that throughout history, Allah Almighty sent His messengers to guide and reform humanity. They called people to His oneness and warned against idol worship, corruption, bloodshed, tribal conflicts, immorality, and unjust appropriation of wealth. This noble duty now lies with the scholars, who are the rightful heirs of the prophets.

He encouraged the seminar attendees to refine their intentions, seek guidance from scholars, practice humility and piety, offer honest advice to one another, engage in mutual reminders and discussions, avoid arrogance, and treat others with kindness and respect.