Title: Translated Taliban Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (2024)
Summary: This document presents the English translation of the Taliban’s 2024 decree titled Law of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, issued by the Supreme Aamirulmominen, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. The law consists of 35 articles across 4 chapters, detailing a wide-ranging moral and legal code based on the Taliban’s interpretation of Sharia and Hanafi jurisprudence. It codifies the authority and duties of the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, prescribes behavioral mandates for the public, and outlines punishments for non-compliance.
Key Topics Covered:
- Definitions and terminology related to “virtue” and “vice”
- Responsibilities and authority of overseers
- Enforced rules regarding women’s hijab, media, transportation, commerce, and public behavior
- Specific bans on practices deemed immoral or un-Islamic
- Punishments, disciplinary procedures, and referral to courts
- Oversight, training, and reporting obligations of the Ministry
Citations & References:
This translation is based on the official decree dated August 24, 2024. Legal terminology and interpretations follow the Taliban’s use of Hanafi jurisprudence and internal administrative protocols. For further legal commentary, refer to associated advocacy briefs.