Pakistani Scholars Council Declares Taliban Criminal Code Un-Islamic
The Pakistani Council of Scholars issued a statement declaring that the criminal code drafted by the Taliban administration is incompatible with the teachings of the Quran and Islamic Sunnah and cannot have a legitimate religious basis.
The statement, released on Sunday, January 25, said that parts of this code are not only un-Islamic but also bear similarities to non-Islamic teachings, raising serious questions about the religious nature and foundation of these regulations. However, the council did not provide further details regarding the nature of these similarities.
The council also expressed concern over the division of society into “slave” and “free” classes under the guise of Islamic law, emphasizing that such an approach conflicts with human dignity and accepted Islamic principles.
In another section of the statement, the council urged the Taliban administration to clearly explain its position to the global community, in light of its claim to religious sovereignty, and to refrain from reviving laws and customs associated with the so-called Age of Ignorance in the name of Islam. This demand reflects widespread concerns about the legal and humanitarian consequences of this criminal code.
