Zakir Naik's Defence of Taliban's Girls' Education Ban Draws Criticism
· World · Hindustan Times, NDTV
Fugitive Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has allegedly defended the Taliban's ban on secondary and higher education for girls in Afghanistan. In a social media video, Naik claimed the ban was a temporary postponement due to security concerns, citing conversations with a Taliban ambassador. He stated that primary education for girls is still available and that Afghan women are pursuing master's and PhDs in Islamic studies. Malala Yousafzai's father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, a UK-based Pakistani activist, described Naik's remarks as "deeply troubling and disappointing."
Why it matters
Zakir Naik's controversial remarks on girls' education in Afghanistan fuel a global debate on human rights and religious interpretations, particularly impacting women's access to education. The criticism from prominent activists like Ziauddin Yousafzai highlights the international concern over the Taliban's policies.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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