Mullah Hebtullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban administration, stated in a meeting with jihadist school teachers, religious broadcast supervisors, orphanage directors, and several religious scholars that “societal reform” is possible through education, and the enforcement of Sharia law can be achieved by reviving religious sciences.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that without revitalizing religious sciences, establishing religion in society is not feasible. According to him, religious education should be the central focus of the country’s educational programs, and school officials are obligated to intensify their efforts in this regard.<\/p>\n
The Taliban leader urged officials and teachers to pay serious attention to “teaching, nurturing, and shaping the beliefs and thoughts of students.” He stressed both outward and inward development of students and called for keeping them away from futile activities while providing an environment conducive to study and constructive learning.<\/p>\n
Akhundzada also highlighted the promotion of a reading culture among religious school students, describing it as part of the educational process. This comes amid widespread restrictions imposed on the national education system after the Taliban took power \u2014 particularly affecting girls \u2014 and the increased focus on religious schools has raised concerns about the future of modern education and equal access to schooling in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the Taliban leader urged department officials to avoid “negligence” and to carry out their duties in the political, economic, and military spheres with vigilance and responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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