Summary of the Activities of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing of Complaints of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan During the Month of Mizan of the Current Year

1. Conducting Reform and Public Awareness Meetings

During the month of Mizan of the current year, inspectors (Muhtasibs) and preachers of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice and Hearing of Complaints of IEA, held 2,458 reformative and public awareness sessions with religious scholars, tribal elders, community representatives, and various segments of society across the country. These sessions aimed to promote virtue, prevent vice, address undesirable customs, and enhance public awareness.

Furthermore, during the same month, the Ministry’s military inspectors monitored hundreds of military institutions in Kabul and several provinces. They also held reformative and awareness-raising sessions with officials and Mujahideen to ensure the implementation of the Law on the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, as well as the decrees of the Amir al-Mu'minin (may Allah protect him).

In addition, to promote Islamic values in commercial transactions and ensure compliance with Sharia principles in business dealings, the Ministry’s inspectors conducted nearly 1,000 reformative and awareness-raising sessions with traders and shopkeepers. During these sessions, emphasis was placed on avoiding fraud, dishonesty, short-changing customers, and other practices prohibited under Islamic law.

Moreover, during this period, more than 20 metric tons of substandard and expired food and non-food products were collected from markets and destroyed.

2. Monitoring of Media Outlets and Social Media Networks

During the month of Mizan of the current year, the Ministry’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations disseminated information about the Ministry’s key achievements and activities while preventing hundreds of violations in the media and on social media platforms. Individuals found in violation were advised to comply with the rulings of Islamic Sharia and religious values when publishing their content.

Furthermore, during this period, dozens of media centers and audio recording and song production studios in Kabul and several other provinces were shut down and sealed due to their failure to comply with Sharia principles and rulings.

3. Preventing Sorcery and Witchcraft

As part of its efforts to combat superstition and prevent practices contrary to Islamic values, inspectors of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, during the month of Mizan of the current year, arrested 52 individuals allegedly engaged in witchcraft in Kabul and several provinces. The individuals were referred to judicial and legal authorities for decisions in accordance with Islamic law.

4. Resolving Disputes and Ending Long-Standing Feuds

To promote peace, strengthen Islamic brotherhood, reduce disputes, and foster solidarity among communities, the Ministry’s inspectors (Muhtasibs), in cooperation with religious scholars and tribal elders, resolved 48 long-standing feuds and 252 family, tribal, and local disputes during the month of Mizan.

These disputes were settled in accordance with Islamic Sharia, and peace and reconciliation were established between the parties involved.

5. Addressing Women's Sharia-Based Rights

During the month of Mizan of the current year, inspectors (Muhtasibs) of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice and Hearing of Complaints addressed 938 cases related to women's rights under Islamic Sharia.

These cases involved oppression, forced marriage, inheritance, dowry, maintenance, and divorce cases. Necessary measures were taken to address and resolve these cases.