Afghanistan: We Are Not Forcing Women to Wear Hijab, Haqqani

KABUL, 18 May 2022, (TON): The acting Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said the Islamic Emirate is committed to the rights of everyone and that it is not forcing women to wear hijab but advising them.

In the second portion released of a interview, Haqqani, the acting Interior Minister, said “the hijab is not compulsory but is an Islamic order.”

He said “if we talk about the edict, there is Hijab, education, and work. Hijab is an order according to the Islamic Sharia.”

He added “within the Islamic government, we are committed to the rights of everyone. We are not forcing women to wear hijab, but we are advising them and preaching to them from time to time.”

Hijab is also create a dignified environment for women’s education and work, hijab is not compulsory but is an Islamic order that everyone should implement.

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