Leading Muslim voices in India have united in rejecting the Taliban regime’s latest Afghan law permitting violence against women, children, and spouses. From Ayodhya’s historic grounds to Bareilly’s scholarly circles, the outcry emphasizes Islam’s anti-violence ethos amid Taliban’s controversial rule.
Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in Ayodhya’s landmark dispute, denounced the measures as ‘black laws’ by the unproductive. He insisted on halting all violence through justice and strong community ties. ‘Religious leaders must hug everyone, not legislate harm,’ Ansari urged, transcending sects for universal peace.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi of Bareilly’s All India Muslim Jamaat called the decree violence incarnate. Historically anti-Taliban, he views them as perpetual terrorists despite takeover tweaks—like vowing Afghan neutrality toward India and development focus. Yet, their flare-ups of severity betray reform claims.
This backlash from India spotlights a principled divide: moderation versus militancy. By invoking faith’s harmony mandate, these clerics counter radical narratives, potentially swaying Afghan discourse.
In conclusion, the uproar underscores that enduring peace stems from relationships, not repression. Indian Muslims’ bold critique may catalyze wider reform demands on the Taliban.