Music is haram in Islam, will not be allowed: Controversial Kabul University chancellor tells India Today

The Taliban has appointed Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat as the brand new chancellor of Kabul University, changing Muhammad Osman Baburi. This sparked sharp reactions throughout social media with common non-Taliban voices of Afghanistan questioning the appointment of a beginner over an skilled PhD holder, who had been on the helm of affairs on the Kabul University.

Those criticising the appointment of Ashraf Ghairat particularly identified his views on Twitter final yr on the killings of Afghan journalists the place he justified deaths saying, “A spy journalist is more dangerous than a hundred Arbaki (Police or Paramilitary members). I doubt faith of those who restrain from killing journalists. Kill Spy Journalists”. Several others additionally questioned the {qualifications} of Ashraf Ghairat and as to how he can fill within the sneakers of the earlier chancellor.A tweet by the brand new Taliban Chancellor of Kabul University:“A spy journalist is more dangerous than a hundred Arbaki (Local Police/Paramilitary).I doubt faith of who restrain from killing journalists.Kill Spy Journalists.Contain Media” pic.twitter.com/vaPZ3qRinD— Sami Mahdi (@Samiullah_mahdi) September 22, 2021
This was quickly adopted by the resignation of near 70 educating members of the Kabul University that included assistant professors and professors who had been apparently sad with the event, with sources within the Khaama Press News Agency indicating that the University Professors’ Union has set a one-week deadline for the Taliban to rethink appointing Ashraf Ghairat as chancellor of Kabul University.The Khaama Press Agency additionally reported that Sheikh Faqirullah Fayek, a senior Taliban member, has strongly criticized the appointment of Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat because the chancellor of Kabul University..https://t.co/fUGiENQjWE— Khaama Press (KP) (@khaama) September 23, 2021
Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat is alleged to have been part of Taliban’s earlier regime throughout which he was employed within the Ministry of Education and was a head of the evaluation physique of universities of the IEA (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) within the southwest a part of Afghanistan.Amidst these controversies, Ashraf Ghairat spoke to India Today for the primary time since his appointment. ExcerptsQ. There is plenty of criticism in your appointment. What do it’s a must to say about that?Ashraf Ghairat: Their criticisms are unfounded. We took over the nation by drive, you can’t present me wherever on the earth all through historical past that when a celebration takes energy, it shares it with others, so why ought to we do this? I’ve mentioned about my background and that might be sufficient to inform them that I’m appropriate for this place.With respect to his credentials, Ashraf Ghairat mentioned that he graduated from Kabul University as a journalism graduate in 2008 and has nearly 15 years of expertise working in numerous elements of IEA, together with being a key member of the cultural fee of IEA. On questions on having the expertise main an instructional establishment, Ashraf mentioned that he was the pinnacle of the Al-Hijra Institute for 3 years. Ashraf additionally added that he can converse all nationwide languages of Afghanistan together with Arabic and English. Q. How do you propose to guide Kabul University sooner or later? What adjustments will you be making?Ashraf Ghairat: We will transfer ahead as per the plans made by the ministry of upper schooling. We could have separate courses for women and men and our main focus can be to supply an Islamic setting to all, particularly girls.Q: How does the Taliban view schooling as an entire? Do you propose to vary the way in which schooling is served in Afghanistan?Ashraf Ghairat: We contemplate schooling as an essential facet within the improvement of Afghanistan, however for us, spiritual research come first, and fashionable sciences is second. Our main focus can be on the Islamisation of the nation and our tutorial establishments. Q: What is your opinion on girls’s schooling? Can they proceed finding out? And will they be capable to work after their research?Ashraf Ghairat: Yes, they are going to be capable to proceed their schooling and work; however it must be in response to the teachings of Islam.Q: What about extracurricular actions at Kabul University? Will you assist arts (music, drama and so on) on campus?Ashraf Ghairat: Music is haram or forbidden in Islam. So, no matter is forbidden in Islam, won’t be allowed on the campus.Q: How will you inspire and create a way of belief amongst college students?Ashraf Ghairat: We will attempt our greatest to supply them safety and to carry the whole lot again to regular. It will take time, however we’re devoted to doing it. People should not panic, the whole lot goes to be OK. As of now, a lot of issues have turn into regular, so we’ll do our greatest to supply them with the providers they want.Ashraf Ghairat additionally talked about that Kabul University was engaged on a process to nominate extra pro-Muslim students, which can assist the Taliban’s plan for Islamisation of the curriculum.It appears very clear by way of how the Taliban and the brand new Kabul University chancellor see the way forward for schooling in Afghanistan. It additionally stays to be seen how the prospects of ladies professors and college students will change and certainly places an finish to any kind of sports activities or arts-based actions on the campus for college students, particularly girls.