Who's Afraid of the Taliban? with Ahmed-Waleed Kakar

For twenty years the United States fought an un winnable and ultimately a self-defeating war in Afghanistan - only to withdraw in a humiliating way in 2021. The conflict ended what many saw to be a colonial enterprise. We explore that war, where it leaves Afghanistan, the geopolitics of the region, Afghanistan's relationship with Pakistan and the role of the Taliban. Many see the austere Islamic group as classic freedom fighters, defeating the worlds strongest and only superpower. But have they ultimately disappointed many in their time in government? The country suffers from poverty and near famine. Who is to blame for this terrible situation?
Ahmed-Waleed Kakar is no stranger to the country. Of Afghan descent, he is an analyst specialising in Afghan political history and the founder and editor in chief of The Afghan Eye @AFGHANEYE : an independent media platform offering English language analysis of Afghan affairs.
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The Thinking Muslim Podcast Episode 97
0:00-1:51 Introduction
1:51-3:24 Afghanistan's media image and reality
3:23-4:50 The Afghan people's perceptions of political change in recent years
4:50-8:14 History of the Taliban
8:14-12:25 Ideology of the Taliban
12:25-16:00 Education and professional opportunities and the Taliban
16:00-20:12 Reconfiguration of schools
20:12-33:25 Why the Taliban interfered so much in people's personal lives
33:25-34:47 Does the Taliban have a coherent decision-making structure?
34:47-41:09 Why did the Americans fail in Afghanistan?
41:09-44:49 Why did it take so long for the Americans to exit Afghanistan?
44:49-48:20 Did Americans believe the Ghani government would fight till the very end?
48:20-51:24 Are you Pro-Taliban?
51:24- 55:13 Taliban government and the Chinese
55:13-59:07 Taliban position about the persecution of Muslims in China
59:07-1:02:47 Is economic backwardness due to Taliban's poor governance?
1:02:47-1:04:48 Is the US government punishing Afghanistan?
1:08:15-1:04:48 Afghanistan's prospects for improvement
1:08:15-1:08:29 Additional information

[@ahmadfahimsalimi6413]

One thing to clear here, the humiliating defeat wasn’t only for united states but it was for the collective west including Britain for the fourth time.

[@powerbuilder978]

The west didn't lose. Their goal was to disrupt the region. They won. We need to stop saying dumb things liek this. I served in the royal marines 2 tours, on my last tour I read the Quran and I converted in my last 3 weeks of deployment and ive been a muslim ever since. The Taliban are completely militarily inept, we wouldn't ever reciece a single casualty fighting them from small arms fire. EVER. They only ever got us from IEDs. Wed kill 30-40 of them at a time because they would just run towards us in clear line of sight. They have no understanding of even aiming down the rifle or firing in semi auto. As Muslims we need to stop saying dumb stuff. We didn't beat the kuffar, their aim wasn;t to conquer Afghanistan, if it was theyd of just done what Alexander the great did did when he conquered Khorasan and kill the population and make settlements. Their goal was to stop the entire region from becoming a stable power block. They have succeeded. They didn;t want to stay there. They wanted to grind it into staying an undeveloped shithole and they succeeded. My great wish is to one day fight for an Islamic state and redeem myself after fighting for the west. But its so depressing seeing Muslims be tricked into not realising their enemies are winning on every front.

[@krogenfeldt]

But britons have no shame 😂

[@ryojs4286]

​@@krogenfeldtindeed the Nazis Nations have short term memories

[@anshuraj4277]

Go live therw

[@shamsheerg7519]

ISlam has failed.

[@saadsulaiman6616]

Honestly, the first time I get to hear an Afghan who seems to be well educated about the geo-politics. we need more people like him in the region.

[@joeyblack986]

There’s a lot of afghans but NOT allowed in western/secular/liberal media networks to speak the truth

[@jannah5921]

Yeah I agree, I see that Ahmed is well informed and doesn't take every word (on both sides of the issue) as truth. This is truly refreshing!

[@keyboardmouse7699]

@@joeyblack986Yep. Instantly censored. But it makes sense. Why would they allow us to talk freely about their crimes on their platforms when they can just censor us.

[@fatimah9202]

As I walked through the blessed streets Of Yemen My gaze fell upon a little girl Her body was frail Her lips were parched But there was a twinkle in her eye Which took me deep to meet her Soul And heed the rhythms of her heart "O my sisters and brothers May Allah reward you For your compassion and your prayers And sharing with us your wealth, in our strife But please kindly do not feel pity for us حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل For though we are suffering, and badly oppressed We risk only the danger, of losing our lives Whilst some of you may have nourished your bodies Whilst wrongly depriving your eternal Souls Risking the dangers of losing your Imaan" Then as a tremor ran through my veins The child looked up and gave a smile Which anointed the broken pieces of my heart And left with me a message to convey "Oh Ummah, harken And return to Allah"

[@s-a6202]

Did you write this?

[@bil986]

SubhanAllah, our brothers and sisters are being tested in a war-torn country, and we tested in the illusion of the dunya with all the glitter and glam.

[@oatofa8323]

This made me cry. Allahumma barik to whoever wrote this.

[@mr.anas313]

That was the most incredible interview i have ever seen masha Allah! The first unbiased interview i can say.jakumullahu khairan from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤❤

[@Nahidx101]

❤🇧🇩

[@basmakhan6938]

Prayers and love for Afghanistan ❤️

[@fatimah9202]

Smile oh brave Mujahidideen You struggled alone On false accusation For many years Facing hardship And pain Bereavement After bereavement For our chosen Martyrs But you kept on striving For the sake of Allah So Alhamdullillah today You stand Victorious Still seemingly alone As the World leaders Negate your virtue But remember beloved You are not alone! For you have Allah And the Angels On your side Whilst the Faithful believers Silently stand with you Not helpless But grasping the most powerful Weapon on Earth And that is dua Smile oh brave Mujahideen

[@WeWereKingPodcast]

The best poetry I ever read mashallah

[@user-xd1kb9ez8n]

🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳👑💖 proud of our muslim brothers islamic emirate of Afghanistan ❤

[@toryal100]

Thank you, Mr. Kakar for explaining the situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a beautiful place to be and the people that are leading the government in Afghanistan are the most wonderful people that ever existed in the Afghan history. Afghanistan is peaceful, there are no more bombings, no more night raids , no more drone attacks, no more European and American invaders. Thanks to Allah Almighty.

[@alexferdinansyah757]

I am happy that Kakar closed with "du'a and tawwakul". Hoping that the muslim community will unite in helping Afghanistan people go through all the current and upcoming hurdles. Aamiin. Very educational podcast.

[@phoenixrising8640]

​@asahitoki3228ameen🤲🤲🤲

[@fatimah9202]

Did you hear the swallow chirping When the wind blew it's nest away? حَسْبُنَا اللهُ Allah is enough for me Do you know what the cockerel called When the fox had attacked it's chicks? حَسْبُنَا اللهُ Allah is enough for me Can you hear the little deer gasping Running to safety from hungry lions, who in turn retorted the same? حَسْبُنَا اللهُ Allah is enough for me Do you know what the fishes murmered When they lost the way to their colony? حَسْبُنَا اللهُ Allah is enough for me So do you wonder, what the destitute of mankind The orphans of Yemen The widows of Syria and Afghanistan The brave, and valiant freedom fighters The imprisoned and homeless in Palestine The persecuted of China, Myanmar and Kashmir And the oppressed all over the World Look up to the heavens, and say with conviction From the depth of their Souls? حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل Allah is sufficient for us, and He is an excellent controller of affairs Oh Beloved do not despair Remember, the Ummah is praying for you And that Allah loves you حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل

[@Meowmelody01]

Tough people get tested in such a way to bring out the best of them. If not we wont have witnessed the triumphed of good vs evil in such extraordinary feat with glorious people. Always proud of these people. Amazing the work of Allah

[@dayax3335]

This is a breath of fresh air. Well balanced analyses of Afghanistan and its geopolitical affairs. Thank you brothers. May Allāh bless you all.

[@raheelbelal5848]

This isnt a balanced analyses... this is a pro Taliban analyses. Completely covering their dirt.

[@phoenixrising8640]

​@@raheelbelal5848shame, now u can't handle when honest people are telling the truth and dropping facts.

[@raheelbelal5848]

@phoenixrising8640 what facts? Why overlook their suicide missions of civilians and civilian. Infrastructure?

[@phoenixrising8640]

@raheelbelal5848 welcome back. It's been a while...did it take u so long to think of something else to use. I've responded to you many times and on many videos with facts, who h u kow conveniently forget. Anyway, here goes...those martyrdom attacks never targetted civilians, that was never the intention at all and if u look at the target precision rate of Taliban, u will see that they were mostly on point with hitting military and high value targets. Remember, Taliban did not have the advanced military technology and equipment, nor an airforce and drones, nor the luxury to be out in the open and time at the times of the attacks with then being hunted by the most advance technology and equipment, which is why there were unintended civilian casualties...why would they want to kill their own whom they were fighting to protect, defend and free! Also, remember there were false glag attacks done in the name of Taliban, a big one being the 31 May 2017 attack in Kabul, which Taliban has immediately denied. The infrastructure bring damaged was military strategy and smart moves...look at what the Ukrainians did or is is only acceptable to u when others do it? U don't even live in Afghanistan yet u are getting involved in our business....

[@fatimah9202]

Soldiers of Allah Are Men of Takwa Restless with empathy Fearless, brave Intelligent and strong Lowered gaze Truthful speech Modest dress Masculine beard With hues of humility And prostration On the countenance We the Ummah, salute you And may Allah Protect and elevate you

[@JT-sf5ol]

Great interview. Great speaker. May Allah help Afghanistan! Your brother from Azerbaijan.

[@phoenixrising8640]

Ameen. Thank u Brother. Come visit Afghanistan

[@larrydickman5936]

20 years, 4 deceitful Presidents , trillions spent and thousands dead Afghan/Coalition all so the American government could transfer money from US tax bases back US corporations. Halliburton, BlackWater, Raytheon, KBR and Boeing, to name a few. Condolences to all those who paid the ultimate price thinking it was a just and noble cause. Business is Business

[@dawoodfaqier9762]

2 presidents not 4

[@larrydickman5936]

@@dawoodfaqier9762 Bush,Obama, trump, Biden

[@dawoodfaqier9762]

@@larrydickman5936 Sorry, I was talking about Afghanistan.

[@phoenixrising8640]

Oh, we never thought thay it was a just and noble cause. Majority of us Afghans support Taliban and our Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government now because we don't support the US and NATO foreign invader terrorists and their Afghan puppets. Those who were cruel and stupid enough to support their US and NATO foreign invader terrorist governments need to take accountability and their blame for supporting war in our country and for being foreign invader terrorist soldiers on our soil

[@samaramaxutova6777]

May ALLAH SWT help Afganistan become a peaceful and prosperous Islamic country! Thank you very much, brothers, for the enlightening conversation! I have learned a lot about Afganistan! Mashallah! My heart and prayers are with Afgani brothers and sisters! Fi aman Allah!

[@moniahmed]

Ameen

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

Afghanistan will only prosper if it separates religion from the state

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@thomasthomasphilp4393 unfortunately, that will never happen. islam refuses to separate religion from governance. in fact the vast, vast majority of see islam as a form of governance.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

are you a supporter of the taliban? of the imposition of sharia?

[@user-ch3ck7ir7c]

Afghanistan will prosper when the West does not impose measures to prevent them to prosper. Separation of religion from state doesn't work in muslim countries. Just look at all the secular muslim countries like Tunesia. And we don't want muslim countries to end up as western societies where people are confused about what they are.

[@Sultan-gr5tk]

I see how Waleed Kakar represents Afghanistan’s situation the best I have seen so far on any media. It’s a shame I didn’t know about him even though I am Kakar myself. This channel is doing an amazing job in finding the right guests to interview, I see it’s potential to become one of the greatest Muslim channels on KZbin.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

do you support the taliban?

[@jakebob8116]

Kakar tribes are Smart peoples I am from Barakzay tribe

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@jakebob8116 wow. y'all still identify by your tribes.

[@jakebob8116]

@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi yes we are proud of it.

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@jakebob8116 ok. are you proud to be a afghan, or pakistani?

[@kamilmirza6782]

Good analysis May Allah help Afghanistan, ameen

[@googooboyy]

Masyaallah. Beautiful yet-deeply rigorous insights. If you don't know of this interview, then you don't know the Taliban and Afghanistan. Such a melancholic ending "with peace, hope dua and tawakul". May the Afghans rebuild itself in its own rightful image. It won't be pretty, but it won't be impossible either. Even the great imam Albani has said, and I paraphrase, "correct one's deen and the dunya follows".

[@eliaskhayl6358]

Thank you so much. First time I see a fair minded and a knowledgeable journalist and analyst to Afghanistan issue.

[@willgoins218]

Minute 29 was the best way of framing any critique.

[@tirphonerefurbishedco.3430]

great interview, thanks for sharing it.

[@sammu]

One of the most important talks in terms of understanding the geopolitics and sociological aspects of that area. Thank you as always Muhammad!

[@mohpat9989]

Very good to hear from a true Afghan brother

[@fatimah9202]

The skies smiled The mountains rejoiced The sand sparkled The trees prostrated The Lion kings roared The birds and the fish And all creatures together Hymed praises of the Lord As those who force Their Godless culture On the Nation of others Left the fragrant soil Of Afghanistan Totally defeated By a small number Of brave and patient True soldiers of faith By the miracle of Allah Lord of the Universe

[@redanksi2328]

Absolutely brilliant

[@Zainab-jb7lr]

Very balanced opinion, unbiased... excellent interview

[@Mr_Main-event_Muhammad024]

The need for such a podcast had been dire. Thank you, each!

[@farhatamin]

Alhamdulillah, jzk for analyzing a complex topic in such a straightforward manner 🤲

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

are you against gender mixing? can a woman leave the house without her male guardian's permission? should women be punished if they don't wear a hijab/niqab/burka?

[@Greenearth796]

​​​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zishould women be punished if they wear hijab ?

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@Greenearth796 "[s]hould women be punished if they wear hijab ?" of course not. should they be punished if they don't?

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@Greenearth796 the french bad is wrong. i think it is just in schools and government employees, but still not a good law. also i think athletes on national teams. you don't defend freedom by limiting someone's freedom. the french have a strange understanding of secularism. or as they call it laicite. so anyway, should a woman be punished if she doesn't wear a headscarf? i've seen scholars say a girl should be beaten if she doesn't cover.

[@moltisanti745]

Paki taliban suicide bomber supporter

[@faisalniazi1899]

thank you very much! May Allah guide us to Him

[@touniMoroc007]

May Allah continue to strengthen our brothers in Afghanistan.

[@helaluddin4457]

Great ❤

[@asadullah23200]

Incredible analysis!

[@snakejuce]

I discovered this brother on Afghan Eye. Great work and brilliant session. Jzk to you both, beloved brothers.

[@SandraMartinez-ko5qx]

Thank you.

[@Zzzzz223]

Amazing! No words .

[@qguk]

Brilliant Interview mashallah. May Allah bless both the guest and the host. Ameen!

[@iahmed]

Barikallah. Excellent podcast and very knowledgeable guest Mashallah. Loved it. Long live Afghanistan and the Muslims who stood and fought the Kuffar.

[@mismail6080]

Very well said

[@TravelingPhilosopher]

This is now my favorite Muslim podcast wih regards to geo-politics

[@harriskhan7671]

good information.

[@mirwaiz9619]

mashallah great episode.

[@tgunersel]

A very useful interview. Thank you both. I also like the style of both of you.

[@bubblelaber4909]

A very insightful discussion, kudos. Looking forward to seeing more of such educated dialogues.

[@fatimah9202]

O Ummah of broken hearts! Keep calm! For the scorching fire of Hell Will not die out Like the fires from the piercing bullets The treacherous grenades And the murderous bombs, of the cruel oppressors And glad tidings for the Martyrs Who are surely 'Alive' Indeed the everlasting blaze of Hell Awaits in anticipation Those who oppress Humanity And where Death is no more There is no Escape O Ummah of broken hearts! Keep calm! For the gardens of Eden Where the rivers flow And the gentle breeze, cause the trees to rustle In the sweetest melody Under the shade of the glorious Throne Will abide forever Those who are patient, grateful and compassionate And love and help each other For the sake of Allah O Ummah of broken hearts! Keep calm! For there will be no pain, or loss or sorrow in Paradise But peace and joy and everlasting love And most precious of all The pleasure of Ar-Rahman, our merciful Lord O Allah! Please have mercy on thy creation Guide all mankind to the path to Paradise And save Humanity from the path to Hell For the sake of they most beloved Prophet ﷺ Surely if the tyrants knew the Truth They would not be oppressors Indeed it's not the eyes that do not see But the hearts that are blind O Ummah of broken hearts Keep calm!

[@syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990]

جزاكم الله خيرا

[@bilalabawi9064]

Love this podcast. Also, love Ahmad's own podcast about Afghanistan ❤️

[@sme1983]

Amazing insight and discussion

[@ailmlvr5905]

Ahmed Waleed's intellectual and objective approach is constructive

[@baloocallout678]

Mashallah good video! On a side note, I couldnt stop imagine Ahmed Waleed looking like Ichiban from Yakuza Like a Dragon.

[@samiaalemi9372]

Marshall we Afghans are proud of you

[@ShabirBurhani2021]

Ma Shaa Allah

[@moltisanti745]

Dirty Pashtun ghool

[@syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990]

بارك الله فيكم

[@zainahmed6791]

May Allah make it easy for Afghanistan and make them successful in both deen and dunya. Ameen

[@fatimah9202]

حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل O Sisters and Brothers of Palestine Allah has not forsaken you حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل O Blessed Brethren of Palestine Allah has chosen You For the protection of Al Aqsa And the Ummah has not forgotten you حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل O Beloved family of Palestine Our hearts bleed for you We feel your pain And our tears have turned bitter حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل Please forgive us For we are helpless And we do not posses the Power To stop the Oppression Or to help you, in defending Palestine حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل But many of our Souls, are with you in Palestine And the Ummah is praying for you To the Just and Powerful Almighty Lord حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل O brave and patient, sisters and brothers of Palestine Insha-Allah Very soon, Allah will bring ease And you will not be defeated For Indeed Allah is with you Indeed Allah is with you Indeed Allah is with you حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل And Insha-Allah Soon you will be Victorious حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل Very soon In'shaa Allah

[@Harry-bw2xj]

After every difficulty comes relief-Holy Quran . Allah is Great.All thanks to Allah.

[@AHWAProductions]

Amazing podcast

[@fitrishukridigital1336]

I am at awe at the eloquent and high level of English language used here.

[@firm_feet]

Was checking everyday for the interview since the announcement.... Baraka Allahu fikom, Allah bless you

[@JuveriaAsif]

Brilliant. JazakAllah khairan

[@peacenow6618]

جزاک اللہ خیرا

[@AJ23-786]

Peace is key, but I would say an uncorrupt government is also a major key. No more thieves inside the government.

[@ibiadls192]

Excellent insightful interview by Ahmad in a wonderful balanced way. Equally so eloquently chaired by the host Jalal.

[@user-so9ww4ti6e]

Afghanistan doesn’t want to follow confusinism of East or west except lslam(complete guidance)that’s the problem nothing else Alllah helps Afghanistan without fail be patient more

[@prayasaneffort3231]

Its so sad that the interviewer never uttered a word about malala yousufzai and Pakistani Taliban group and their atrocities

[@kfqmhaahmad1619]

Such discussions are inevitably important for me and alike mind persons in Pakistan.

[@peacenow6618]

May Allah Accept your works, and make it a means of acceptance and Guidance for the Ummah!

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

do you support the taliban?

[@shahmoneyshahmoney9250]

@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi do you support zio pig isreal terrorists

[@MMAth2]

Incredible discussion

[@fatimah9202]

Aameen thumma Aameen

[@Azam1366]

It will proper Afg@n!st@n is the only country who is brave to fly the . لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله and not fearing anyone. Allah will help just watch. We plan and Allah plans and Allah is best of planner. You educated Muslim with taqwah and hikmah will help from all over the world ان شااللہُ ربّی

[@aamirkhawaja9206]

I think KZbin has a new feature where it lets you automatically create chapters? Y'all should think about incorporating that into the videos

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

do you support the taliban?

[@arshmash5340]

​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi what of it for u ,qafir

[@phoenixrising8640]

​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zitroll, why do u keep on asking people of they support Taliban?

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@phoenixrising8640 cause i want to know if they do. how is that not obvious. this is a post about the taliban, right? so how is that an outrageous question? do you support the taliban?

[@abulybah6947]

​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2ziyes, Do you?

[@a4482921]

Very insightful MashaAllah 👍🏼

[@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572]

Wow the guest is very instute and intellectual knows his roots and history

[@saleemahnurid-din8423]

AlhamdulilahiRaabil Aameen Jazakaallahu khair for sharing this important podcast. It's been difficult to know how to invest and where to invest.

[@Guyfrommars-pt2vp]

interesting

[@arshmash5340]

More like this, and more segments with him

[@T.a7a7a]

Asalam Aleykum good video. Love from afghanistan. zindabad our talibs

[@raheelbelal5848]

Guaranteed this guy is Pashtun, singing songs of praise to the Taliban and whitewashing their activities.

[@Fundamental_Islam.]

And you must be a slave of drone attacking barbarians invading here and there

[@SK-xp9xi]

And what are you? Remember the term Afghan historically mentioned is synonymous with 'pashtun' .

[@raheelbelal5848]

@@SK-xp9xi okay and? where are the majority of "Afghans" in the world? and this word was literally coined onto modern day Afghanistan by the British barely a century ago. If so, then why are the "Afghans" inside Afghanistan much different than the "Afghans" in Pakistan?

[@raheelbelal5848]

@@Fundamental_Islam. the last 4 terms of presidency were all led by "Pashtuns" themselves. They helped the TB through back channel deals and aid. All under the control of the occupying forces. And dont pretend the Pakistani government had nothing to do with it... they allowed and worked hand in hand with them.

[@SK-xp9xi]

Are you ret@rted ?​@@raheelbelal5848 historically before Afghanistan even had borders, anytime an afghan was mentioned, it was the same as mentioning 'pashtun' . An afghan is a pashtun, a pashtun is an Afghan, it's only since the British termed the coin, that today it means Tajik, hazara, turkmen and others, but the original Afghan, is pashtun, this is our country, who are you? And what have you done? Are you a Irani ? Or a Tajik? If so, stay in your own coubtry, if your not happy with pashtuns. They're different today cos they are divided by fake British made borders and nationalistic secular emotions amongst the pakistanis

[@shahnazkabir1]

Another Brilliant podcast … ! Really appreciate

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi]

@@TheThinkingMuslim what was holding afghanistan back in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s? sorry but i'm not well versed in its history. looks like they broke from the uk in 1919? not that i trust wiki much but: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1920_in_Afghanistan en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_in_Afghanistan

[@DigitalResistanceGroup]

May Allah bless the Taliban

[@angerycamel2]

Had the potential for a great interview. Watched the entire thing despite the length, unfortunately interviewer does not ask hardball follow up questions when necessary. Most importantly, "what are the instruments of foreign influence and foreign aid your referring to" Ahmed claims vaguely that foreign reigns of power still exist in Afghanistan and haven't been divested from the country, but no specific example was given. Alot of America blaming, alot of Taliban apologetics, but very little actual explanation for what is going on right now.

[@redjoggers]

I felt the same, mostly hypothetical answers and nothing factual. With all due respect to the guest, any one of us could've sat there and said I guess the Taliban are doing x,y,z but it's hard to say why they're doing x,y,z...

[@angerycamel2]

@@redjoggers he has no relationship with the taliban or the country itself other than his elders having lived there. He mentions vaguely at one point, extremely quickly in passing that his ancestors fought on the soviet side...all while blaming america for occupying a country which can not developed as long long as its occupied...I have no problem with this analysis, its his right to his analysis and on some level what he is saying makes sense, but is this what we call an expert? He is admitting right off the bat, that he is of the afghans who fled to america because they feared the taliban, and not only that but his family were of the anti-muhajadine faction. Then he makes vague statements about how we need to give the taliban a chance...thats all fine but he doesnt know anything special.

[@lastword8783]

"Alot of America blaming" Ya he talks about America like it occupied Afghanistan for 20 years or something

[@angerycamel2]

@@lastword8783 I have no problem critiqing american occupation of afghanistan, even opposing it, which I did for many years. Im asking a simple question, of what does he mean by "foreign reigns of power still exist in Afghanistan" if he had explained what he meant by this even once in the video, I wouldnt critique him. But he doesnt, he does not give one specific example of how america is still using aid programs or economic infrastructure, or whatever he is talking about here, to continue to rule over afghanistan. If you can answer this question, I will gladly withdraw my critique.

[@theheatshow8324]

I saw hope when I went outside

[@snakejuce]

Is it dark now that you have went back inside?

[@Jazminelove252]

What do you mean

[@redjoggers]

Afghani culture and heritage is extremely rich, generous to their guests and hospitable. You are frowned upon in Afghanistan if your home does not have a "guest quarter" which at times is more furnished than the main house itself. That being said, the ruling "Taliban" who rule in the name of "Shariah" are doing anything but that. Talk to your every day Afghani and they will tell you how sad it is that their sisters and mothers are suddenly forbidden from recieving an education, making an income or the men not growing their beards etc. This forcefulness or forbidding what Islam actually does not forbid, does the Taliban no favours as it is a common understanding in Islam that our blessed Prophet's beloved wife, Khadijah r.a worked and was a successful businesswoman. So it seems on the offset that the Taliban is acting not of the Hanafi fiqh but mostly through their cultural norms, even the Deobandis today will not forbid their womenfolk to work/educate themselves nonetheless the 1st generation Deobandis still hold that mindset and it may take a few generations before that thinking is no more. Allah knows best but it may also be a result of everything that they endured which has led them to become to harsh on their people as if to say the so called "western freedom" has failed, so lets try it our way.

[@yamashe8480]

As a fellow Afghan who is well read in the politics of Afghanistan I am deeply disappointed in kakar biased and apologetic behavior towards the Taliban. The truth is most people in Afghanistan don't want the Taliban. They come to power in Afghanistan by making deals with the USA. They receive a minimum of 40 million dollars per week from the USA. It is far cheaper for the USA to have the Taliban as a puppet regime than Karzai and Ghani. Blaming the economic disaster on others and saying the afghan economy is based on war and without war depression would have happened anyway doesn't make any sense. War economy is an argument that can be used for strong and industrialized countries not AFG. AFG does not produce anything that is used in war (such as weapons) or related to war except Drugs then. Opium trade was dominated by the Taliban and it is still going on. So that has not changed. The economy is destroyed because people lost their jobs and 50% of the population (women) is not even allowed to work. Everything and anything is prohibited because they deemed it haram. Even hairdresser for women, Public hamams and public parks etc. He was completely silent about the mass killings by the Taliban, arrest, torture and rape of women in Taliban prisons and dungeons. Extrajudicial killing of former government employees. Forced marriages of underage girls to their soldiers. Confiscating the properties of common civilians by the Taliban. Forced relocation of pashtuns from Pakistan and south of AFG to the North of the country to change its demographics (similar to what Israël does in west bank and India in Kashmir). Suppression of the second language of Islam which is Farsi and forced adoption of Pashto instead (similar to what China does with Ughurs and their language). Kakar also failed to mention Talibans cooperation with China when it comes to ughurs deportation to China and their complete silence about concentration camps and genocide in Gaza. The truth is that the Taliban are another example of the Saudi type regime in the making. Deeply loyal to their masters and severely oppressive towards their own population. Kakar mentioned that his father is a member of Hisbi Islami or Islamic Party of Gulbudin Hikmatiyar (don't be fooled by the name). He is known as the butcher of Kabul. Just google him. He waged war on ethnic lines and destroyed Kabul. He made deals with communists afghan government and the Sovjet union. He made a deal with the precious government and USA and now he is making deals with the Taliban. gulbudin Hikmatoyar was the favorite warlord of CIA and ISI. So no wonder that kakar so biased. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@Harry-bw2xj]

Holy Quran. Allah made the man stronger to provide for his family.Alhamdulillah.

[@jresra461]

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[@subhanallah1335]

3:16-3:23 💯

[@dm3651]

United state of American would do anything bad to another country if there is benefits to them self that is what they did to Afghanistan against Soviet Union

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

Islamic emirate of Afghanistan Taliban zindabad ❤️🏳️💪

[@user-gx9ui4ot2w]

Education is Fard! upon Man and Wooman! Ur amir can not achive good without half of umma, which is woomans.

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

@@user-gx9ui4ot2w They don't totally ban women education, the problem is the mixing men and women

[@ak25smtar49]

The secular Western education is the problem… which brainwashes the masses and makes them anti-Islamic and woke…

[@TeddyBear-lb9ho]

​@Наиле Н.А the only education that is fardh is religious education. If the women learn that, then they are fine. They don't need more than that on a widespread scale. If they want to learn basic education (math, reading, history, etc.) that could be acceptable but a woman's role is in the house.

[@rajairfan2768]

@@user-gx9ui4ot2w they ban going to secular liberal schools that was made by United State of Terrorist when they invaded Afghanistan

[@noorfarhana1712]

This video volume is too low.

[@mokhali]

Very intelligent and smart young man. Side point: did he say around 50:55 min that his father is Gulbuddin Hekmatyar?

[@kjaan]

Yes, his father was brutal killer and destroyed Kabul in mid 90s and killed thousands of innocent people

[@BoogWeed]

He say's "My father was IN Hizb-e-Islami [with] Gulbuddin Hekmatyar". His father his definitely NOT Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.

[@1137moiz]

no, his father was in Hikmatyar's faction during the jihad as a foot soldier.

[@phoenixrising8640]

No, he is not Hekmatyar's son

[@mohdnorzaihar2632]

"Syariah law VS common law" syllabus teaching in multi-linggual Arab-English will produces a quality lawyer, a good citizen if both men@women allowed to learn.

[@dzigizord6567]

imagine uncovered woman on the street giving you pain. how inhumane is thate

[@Sr68720]

afgan was never not invaded for any length of time.

[@paladinent1]

By any chance brother waleed related with anwar ul haq kakar interim minister of pakistan

[@Zahid-cc1jt]

Sahih Muslim 1923 It has been narrated on the authority of Jabir b. 'Abdullah who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: A group of people from my Umma will continue to fight In defence of truth and remain triumphant until the Day of judgment.

[@hemadkhoja3427]

Tajik Persians will rise in Afghanistan and partition Afghanistan/Pashtunistan to create Khorasan

[@shakebraza196]

Jihad means to fight against EVILNESS . What's wrong about that. Every Government claims they are fighting against EVILNESS

[@FarhatKCh]

Next time, ask him why are the Taliban relocating Southern Waziristan Pashtuns to the North. Ethnic cleansing, much?

[@ashalivarma4623]

What I can’t understand is why you are not in Afghanistan as a well read and intelligent man. Why don’t you offer your skills to the Taliban?

[@Fundamental_Islam.]

Exactly! This is the question to all Muslims who want khilafah. Including me 😭

[@Donotcare6]

If they follow the rules of Allah (SW) without any culture practices they are going to win this life and next. But one thing I notice from the Muslim on this is that most of them don't want to practice the deen. In many communities cultural laws and norms are above the law of Allah (SW).