Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Taliban’s Higher Education Minister, described understanding the Islamic system as a “serious and fundamental need” for the country’s students during a gathering at Herat University.
He claimed that Islam’s enemies, after successive failures in military and political arenas, are now trying to influence Afghanistan’s young generation through intellectual and cultural means.
Nadeem urged students to remain vigilant and not let foreign thoughts overshadow their minds and behavior.
He emphasized that students should avoid wasting time through excessive use of electronic devices and useless entertainment, focusing instead on education and moral refinement.
The Higher Education Minister also asked university professors to strive for Islamic education of students in addition to scientific teaching.
These statements come as educational and university restrictions in Afghanistan have drawn attention from domestic and international circles since the Taliban group’s return to power.
