The Supreme Leader of the islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) Hibatullah Akhundzada has defended public executions and said these are an integral part of Islam.In a voice clip reportedly taped during a speech at a seminar for Hajj instructors in Kandahar on Saturday, Akhundzada said: “We must carry out disciplinary measures, perform prayers and acts of worship.
We must enter Islam completely.
Islam is not just limited to a few rituals; it is a comprehensive system of all divine commands.”Not a single command of Islam should be left unfulfilled, he is heard saying on the voice clip, which was posted to X by the IEA’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.God had commanded people to pray and to enforce his punishments, said Akhundzada, adding that the IEA did not wage war for power or wealth but rather to “implement Islamic law”.
He rejected criticism of the executions.This comes after widespread condemnation following the execution by firing squad on Friday of four men convicted of murder.Akhundzada has previously rejected the need for Western laws in Afghanistan.He said Saturday: “Yesterday, executions were carried out.
You saw how much protest was raised in the world, and said that they [IEA] kill people, that they are oppressors, that they terrorize people.
They call this terror; they call this against Sharia; but this is a Sharia order to take revenge.
One order is to implement the orders of Allah.
One order is to impose punishments,” said Akhundzada.He added that the Islamic Emirate is facing a great test but they will not bargain with the world over Islam, religion, and the Prophet (PBUH).The post IEA Supreme Leader defends public executions, says its as ‘part of Islam’ first appeared on TINS News.