Taliban’s Acting Interior Minister Acknowledges Actions Inconsistent with Sharia and Prophet’s Traditions

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Interior Minister of the Taliban administration, emphasized during a meeting with Taliban members and students of a religious school in Ghazni province that their behaviors and methods do not align with the principles of Islamic Sharia and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. He urged Taliban members to initiate reforms within themselves while simultaneously paying special attention to the problems and concerns of the people. These remarks come amid widespread criticism from various groups and civil organizations concerning the Taliban administration’s decisions and actions, particularly regarding social restrictions and the legal rights of women. In a way, Sirajuddin Haqqani acknowledged the negative consequences of the administration’s actions on the public and highlighted the necessity of reexamining current behaviors.