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Shia Ulema Council Asks Taliban To Provide Security For Muharram Mourning Ceremonies

Jul 6, 2024, 16:20 GMT+1

The Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan, in a statement, urged the Taliban to take necessary measures to ensure security during the month of Muharram and to prevent any disruption and insecurity.

According to the statement, despite various challenges, this year's Muharram mourning ceremonies will be held.

Last year, the Taliban asked Afghan Shias to refrain from erecting scaffolding and large religious flags in the city. The Taliban also banned refreshment stands and the distribution of drinks during Muharram.

In the statement issued by Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan on Saturday, religious committees in mosques and Hussainiyas, who are primarily responsible for the ceremonies, were asked to pay attention to security issues.

The council also urged the leaders of religious committees to be vigilant about suspicious matters.

Shia leaders in Afghanistan have repeatedly asked the Taliban to officially recognise the Jafari jurisprudence, but the group has not made any official statement on this matter.

The Taliban have based their policies and governance on their particular interpretation of Sunni Hanafi Islam.

The Council also requested religious scholars to avoid discussing contentious issues during the month of Muharram.

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