The United Front of Afghanistan has claimed that at least 180 religious scholars from across the country have issued a fatwa calling for military operations against the Taliban.
According to the opposition group, the scholars have collectively called for resistance against the Taliban through military action, a development that could add a new religious and political dimension to the ongoing opposition to Taliban rule.
The claim comes as the Taliban continue to face criticism and resistance from various political and armed opposition groups since returning to power in Afghanistan. The United Front has positioned itself as an opponent of the Taliban and has repeatedly highlighted armed resistance and opposition activities across different parts of the country.
If independently verified, a fatwa of this scale involving religious scholars from multiple regions could represent a significant challenge to the Taliban’s efforts to maintain political and religious legitimacy. Religious authority remains an important factor in Afghanistan, where Islamic scholars have historically played influential roles in political and social affairs.
However, the reported fatwa and the number of scholars involved have not been independently verified. Details regarding the scholars’ identities, the wording of the religious ruling, and the circumstances under which it was issued were not immediately available.
The development nevertheless highlights the continuing political and religious opposition facing the Taliban and could intensify debate over the legitimacy of their rule in Afghanistan.