Reports from Herat province indicate that Taliban officials are cracking down on students wearing suits and ties, sparking a debate about dress codes. despite religious scholars stating that wearing a tie is permissible and not contrary to Sharia law, students are facing harassment.
Researcher Abdul Hamid Jalili argues that restricting clothing symbols without religious basis is unjust. He emphasizes that students use these items simply as clothing, and prohibiting them based on fear or assumption creates unnecessary oppression in the educational environment.
The controversy highlights the growing restrictions on personal freedoms under the current administration. Critics point out that many garments now considered acceptable also have foreign origins, making the ban on western-style suits inconsistent and arbitrary.
Taliban Harass Herat Students Over Wearing Ties
