The Taliban government in Afghanistan has announced a series of penalties for government employees who fail to attend the five daily congregational prayers, known as Salat al-jama’ah, despite previous directives requiring their participation.
During an interview marking the third anniversary of the Taliban’s rule, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing Sharia law and its associated penalties.
Mujahid explained that employees who miss these prayers will face a tiered system of consequences. Initially, they will receive a warning, but continued absences could lead to reassignment to a different position or a demotion.
“If employees persist in missing prayers after these warnings, their salaries will be subject to deductions as a punitive measure,” Mujahid said.
He also addressed the financial difficulties faced by the government due to the central bank’s frozen assets.
Since taking power, the Taliban has enforced numerous restrictions on women, including prohibitions on higher education and recreational activities in parks.
