Following the Taliban's strict measures on Afghan girls' education, the group's Ministry of Higher Education has announced that even raising questions about girls' education is now suspended until further notice.
Nida Mohammad Nadim, the Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, made this statement today, August 25, during a meeting in Kabul. He explained that girls' education has been suspended within the framework of "Islamic Sharia." According to Nadim, religious scholars are currently studying the issue, and once their investigations are complete, they will determine whether girls' education is permissible under "Islamic Sharia." "If anyone has a reason to lift this restriction, they should come to this ministry, but even asking about this topic is suspended until further notice," Nadim stated.
Since the Taliban's return to power, education for girls beyond the sixth grade has been suspended, and universities have also been closed to female students. This situation has sparked strong reactions from many Afghans and international organizations, but the Taliban have insisted that the problem will be addressed once a suitable environment is established—a promise that remains unfulfilled.
Nida Mohammad Nadim also emphasized today in Kabul that no one should consider themselves a mufti or scholar, underscoring that this decision was made based on "Islamic Sharia."
