Who's Afraid of the Taliban? with Ahmed-Waleed Kakar

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  • For twenty years the United States fought an un winnable and ultimately a self-defeating war in Afghanistan - only to withdraw in a humiliating way in 2021. The conflict ended what many saw to be a colonial enterprise. We explore that war, where it leaves Afghanistan, the geopolitics of the region, Afghanistan's relationship with Pakistan and the role of the Taliban. Many see the austere Islamic group as classic freedom fighters, defeating the worlds strongest and only superpower. But have they ultimately disappointed many in their time in government? The country suffers from poverty and near famine. Who is to blame for this terrible situation?
    Ahmed-Waleed Kakar is no stranger to the country. Of Afghan descent, he is an analyst specialising in Afghan political history and the founder and editor in chief of The Afghan Eye ‪@AFGHANEYE‬ : an independent media platform offering English language analysis of Afghan affairs.
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    The Thinking Muslim Podcast Episode 97
    0:00-1:51 Introduction
    1:51-3:24 Afghanistan's media image and reality
    3:23-4:50 The Afghan people's perceptions of political change in recent years
    4:50-8:14 History of the Taliban
    8:14-12:25 Ideology of the Taliban
    12:25-16:00 Education and professional opportunities and the Taliban
    16:00-20:12 Reconfiguration of schools
    20:12-33:25 Why the Taliban interfered so much in people's personal lives
    33:25-34:47 Does the Taliban have a coherent decision-making structure?
    34:47-41:09 Why did the Americans fail in Afghanistan?
    41:09-44:49 Why did it take so long for the Americans to exit Afghanistan?
    44:49-48:20 Did Americans believe the Ghani government would fight till the very end?
    48:20-51:24 Are you Pro-Taliban?
    51:24- 55:13 Taliban government and the Chinese
    55:13-59:07 Taliban position about the persecution of Muslims in China
    59:07-1:02:47 Is economic backwardness due to Taliban's poor governance?
    1:02:47-1:04:48 Is the US government punishing Afghanistan?
    1:08:15-1:04:48 Afghanistan's prospects for improvement
    1:08:15-1:08:29 Additional information

Komentáře • 473

  • @ahmadfahimsalimi6413
    @ahmadfahimsalimi6413 Před rokem +153

    One thing to clear here, the humiliating defeat wasn’t only for united states but it was for the collective west including Britain for the fourth time.

    • @powerbuilder978
      @powerbuilder978 Před rokem

      The west didn't lose. Their goal was to disrupt the region. They won. We need to stop saying dumb things liek this. I served in the royal marines 2 tours, on my last tour I read the Quran and I converted in my last 3 weeks of deployment and ive been a muslim ever since. The Taliban are completely militarily inept, we wouldn't ever reciece a single casualty fighting them from small arms fire. EVER. They only ever got us from IEDs. Wed kill 30-40 of them at a time because they would just run towards us in clear line of sight. They have no understanding of even aiming down the rifle or firing in semi auto. As Muslims we need to stop saying dumb stuff. We didn't beat the kuffar, their aim wasn;t to conquer Afghanistan, if it was theyd of just done what Alexander the great did did when he conquered Khorasan and kill the population and make settlements. Their goal was to stop the entire region from becoming a stable power block. They have succeeded. They didn;t want to stay there. They wanted to grind it into staying an undeveloped shithole and they succeeded. My great wish is to one day fight for an Islamic state and redeem myself after fighting for the west. But its so depressing seeing Muslims be tricked into not realising their enemies are winning on every front.

    • @krogenfeldt
      @krogenfeldt Před rokem +7

      But britons have no shame 😂

    • @ryojs4286
      @ryojs4286 Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@krogenfeldtindeed the Nazis Nations have short term memories

    • @anshuraj4277
      @anshuraj4277 Před 11 měsíci

      Go live therw

    • @shamsheerg7519
      @shamsheerg7519 Před 10 měsíci

      ISlam has failed.

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +41

    As I walked through the blessed streets
    Of Yemen
    My gaze fell upon a little girl
    Her body was frail
    Her lips were parched
    But there was a twinkle in her eye
    Which took me deep to meet her Soul
    And heed the rhythms of her heart
    "O my sisters and brothers
    May Allah reward you
    For your compassion and your prayers
    And sharing with us your wealth, in our strife
    But please kindly do not feel pity for us
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    For though we are suffering, and badly oppressed
    We risk only the danger, of losing our lives
    Whilst some of you may have nourished your bodies
    Whilst wrongly depriving your eternal Souls
    Risking the dangers of losing your Imaan"
    Then as a tremor ran through my veins
    The child looked up and gave a smile
    Which anointed the broken pieces of my heart
    And left with me a message to convey
    "Oh Ummah, harken
    And return to Allah"

    • @s-a6202
      @s-a6202 Před rokem

      Did you write this?

    • @bil986
      @bil986 Před 9 měsíci +1

      SubhanAllah, our brothers and sisters are being tested in a war-torn country, and we tested in the illusion of the dunya with all the glitter and glam.

    • @oatofa8323
      @oatofa8323 Před 6 měsíci +1

      This made me cry. Allahumma barik to whoever wrote this.

  • @saadsulaiman6616
    @saadsulaiman6616 Před rokem +94

    Honestly, the first time I get to hear an Afghan who seems to be well educated about the geo-politics. we need more people like him in the region.

    • @joeyblack986
      @joeyblack986 Před rokem +23

      There’s a lot of afghans but NOT allowed in western/secular/liberal media networks to speak the truth

    • @jannah5921
      @jannah5921 Před rokem +3

      Yeah I agree, I see that Ahmed is well informed and doesn't take every word (on both sides of the issue) as truth. This is truly refreshing!

    • @keyboardmouse7699
      @keyboardmouse7699 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@joeyblack986Yep. Instantly censored. But it makes sense. Why would they allow us to talk freely about their crimes on their platforms when they can just censor us.

  • @mr.anas313
    @mr.anas313 Před rokem +38

    That was the most incredible interview i have ever seen masha Allah! The first unbiased interview i can say.jakumullahu khairan from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤❤

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +42

    Smile oh brave Mujahidideen
    You struggled alone
    On false accusation
    For many years
    Facing hardship
    And pain
    Bereavement
    After bereavement
    For our chosen Martyrs
    But you kept on striving
    For the sake of Allah
    So Alhamdullillah today
    You stand Victorious
    Still seemingly alone
    As the World leaders
    Negate your virtue
    But remember beloved
    You are not alone!
    For you have Allah
    And the Angels
    On your side
    Whilst the Faithful believers
    Silently stand with you
    Not helpless
    But grasping the most powerful
    Weapon on Earth
    And that is dua
    Smile oh brave Mujahideen

  • @user-xd1kb9ez8n
    @user-xd1kb9ez8n Před 11 měsíci +16

    🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳🏳👑💖 proud of our muslim brothers islamic emirate of Afghanistan ❤

  • @alexferdinansyah757
    @alexferdinansyah757 Před rokem +35

    I am happy that Kakar closed with "du'a and tawwakul".
    Hoping that the muslim community will unite in helping Afghanistan people go through all the current and upcoming hurdles. Aamiin.
    Very educational podcast.

  • @toryal100
    @toryal100 Před rokem +11

    Thank you, Mr. Kakar for explaining the situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is a beautiful place to be and the people that are leading the government in Afghanistan are the most wonderful people that ever existed in the Afghan history. Afghanistan is peaceful, there are no more bombings, no more night raids , no more drone attacks, no more European and American invaders. Thanks to Allah Almighty.

  • @larrydickman5936
    @larrydickman5936 Před rokem +32

    20 years, 4 deceitful Presidents , trillions spent and thousands dead Afghan/Coalition all so the American government could transfer money from US tax bases back US corporations. Halliburton, BlackWater, Raytheon, KBR and Boeing, to name a few. Condolences to all those who paid the ultimate price thinking it was a just and noble cause. Business is Business

    • @dawoodfaqier9762
      @dawoodfaqier9762 Před rokem

      2 presidents not 4

    • @larrydickman5936
      @larrydickman5936 Před rokem +4

      @@dawoodfaqier9762 Bush,Obama, trump, Biden

    • @dawoodfaqier9762
      @dawoodfaqier9762 Před rokem +1

      @@larrydickman5936 Sorry, I was talking about Afghanistan.

    • @phoenixrising8640
      @phoenixrising8640 Před rokem +5

      Oh, we never thought thay it was a just and noble cause. Majority of us Afghans support Taliban and our Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan government now because we don't support the US and NATO foreign invader terrorists and their Afghan puppets. Those who were cruel and stupid enough to support their US and NATO foreign invader terrorist governments need to take accountability and their blame for supporting war in our country and for being foreign invader terrorist soldiers on our soil

  • @dayax3335
    @dayax3335 Před rokem +48

    This is a breath of fresh air. Well balanced analyses of Afghanistan and its geopolitical affairs. Thank you brothers. May Allāh bless you all.

    • @raheelbelal5848
      @raheelbelal5848 Před rokem +1

      This isnt a balanced analyses... this is a pro Taliban analyses. Completely covering their dirt.

    • @phoenixrising8640
      @phoenixrising8640 Před rokem +6

      ​@@raheelbelal5848shame, now u can't handle when honest people are telling the truth and dropping facts.

    • @raheelbelal5848
      @raheelbelal5848 Před rokem

      @phoenixrising8640 what facts? Why overlook their suicide missions of civilians and civilian. Infrastructure?

    • @phoenixrising8640
      @phoenixrising8640 Před rokem +4

      @raheelbelal5848 welcome back. It's been a while...did it take u so long to think of something else to use. I've responded to you many times and on many videos with facts, who h u kow conveniently forget. Anyway, here goes...those martyrdom attacks never targetted civilians, that was never the intention at all and if u look at the target precision rate of Taliban, u will see that they were mostly on point with hitting military and high value targets. Remember, Taliban did not have the advanced military technology and equipment, nor an airforce and drones, nor the luxury to be out in the open and time at the times of the attacks with then being hunted by the most advance technology and equipment, which is why there were unintended civilian casualties...why would they want to kill their own whom they were fighting to protect, defend and free! Also, remember there were false glag attacks done in the name of Taliban, a big one being the 31 May 2017 attack in Kabul, which Taliban has immediately denied. The infrastructure bring damaged was military strategy and smart moves...look at what the Ukrainians did or is is only acceptable to u when others do it?
      U don't even live in Afghanistan yet u are getting involved in our business....

  • @basmakhan6938
    @basmakhan6938 Před rokem +11

    Prayers and love for Afghanistan ❤️

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +10

    Did you hear the swallow chirping
    When the wind blew it's nest away?
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ
    Allah is enough for me
    Do you know what the cockerel called
    When the fox had attacked it's chicks?
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ
    Allah is enough for me
    Can you hear the little deer gasping
    Running to safety from hungry lions, who in turn retorted the same?
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ
    Allah is enough for me
    Do you know what the fishes murmered
    When they lost the way to their colony?
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ
    Allah is enough for me
    So do you wonder, what the destitute of mankind
    The orphans of Yemen
    The widows of Syria and Afghanistan
    The brave, and valiant freedom fighters
    The imprisoned and homeless in Palestine
    The persecuted of China, Myanmar and Kashmir
    And the oppressed all over the World
    Look up to the heavens, and say with conviction
    From the depth of their Souls?
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    Allah is sufficient for us,
    and He is an excellent controller of affairs
    Oh Beloved do not despair
    Remember, the Ummah is praying for you
    And that Allah loves you
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل

  • @Meowmelody01
    @Meowmelody01 Před rokem +14

    Tough people get tested in such a way to bring out the best of them. If not we wont have witnessed the triumphed of good vs evil in such extraordinary feat with glorious people. Always proud of these people. Amazing the work of Allah

  • @JT-sf5ol
    @JT-sf5ol Před rokem +14

    Great interview. Great speaker. May Allah help Afghanistan! Your brother from Azerbaijan.

  • @samaramaxutova6777
    @samaramaxutova6777 Před rokem +44

    May ALLAH SWT help Afganistan become a peaceful and prosperous Islamic country! Thank you very much, brothers, for the enlightening conversation! I have learned a lot about Afganistan! Mashallah! My heart and prayers are with Afgani brothers and sisters! Fi aman Allah!

    • @moniahmed
      @moniahmed Před rokem +3

      Ameen

    • @thomasthomasphilp4393
      @thomasthomasphilp4393 Před rokem +3

      Afghanistan will only prosper if it separates religion from the state

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem +6

      @@thomasthomasphilp4393 unfortunately, that will never happen. islam refuses to separate religion from governance. in fact the vast, vast majority of see islam as a form of governance.

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      are you a supporter of the taliban? of the imposition of sharia?

    • @user-ch3ck7ir7c
      @user-ch3ck7ir7c Před rokem +9

      Afghanistan will prosper when the West does not impose measures to prevent them to prosper.
      Separation of religion from state doesn't work in muslim countries. Just look at all the secular muslim countries like Tunesia. And we don't want muslim countries to end up as western societies where people are confused about what they are.

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +27

    Soldiers of Allah
    Are Men of Takwa
    Restless with empathy
    Fearless, brave
    Intelligent and strong
    Lowered gaze
    Truthful speech
    Modest dress
    Masculine beard
    With hues of humility
    And prostration
    On the countenance
    We the Ummah, salute you
    And may Allah
    Protect and elevate you

  • @googooboyy
    @googooboyy Před rokem +9

    Masyaallah. Beautiful yet-deeply rigorous insights. If you don't know of this interview, then you don't know the Taliban and Afghanistan. Such a melancholic ending "with peace, hope dua and tawakul". May the Afghans rebuild itself in its own rightful image. It won't be pretty, but it won't be impossible either. Even the great imam Albani has said, and I paraphrase, "correct one's deen and the dunya follows".

  • @Sultan-gr5tk
    @Sultan-gr5tk Před rokem +30

    I see how Waleed Kakar represents Afghanistan’s situation the best I have seen so far on any media.
    It’s a shame I didn’t know about him even though I am Kakar myself. This channel is doing an amazing job in finding the right guests to interview, I see it’s potential to become one of the greatest Muslim channels on CZcams.

  • @snakejuce
    @snakejuce Před rokem +12

    I discovered this brother on Afghan Eye. Great work and brilliant session. Jzk to you both, beloved brothers.

  • @eliaskhayl6358
    @eliaskhayl6358 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much. First time I see a fair minded and a knowledgeable journalist and analyst to Afghanistan issue.

  • @Main-event_Muhammad024
    @Main-event_Muhammad024 Před rokem +12

    The need for such a podcast had been dire. Thank you, each!

  • @sammu
    @sammu Před rokem +22

    One of the most important talks in terms of understanding the geopolitics and sociological aspects of that area. Thank you as always Muhammad!

  • @willgoins218
    @willgoins218 Před rokem +5

    Minute 29 was the best way of framing any critique.

  • @Zainab-jb7lr
    @Zainab-jb7lr Před 10 měsíci +7

    Very balanced opinion, unbiased... excellent interview

  • @farhatamin
    @farhatamin Před rokem +17

    Alhamdulillah, jzk for analyzing a complex topic in such a straightforward manner 🤲

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      are you against gender mixing? can a woman leave the house without her male guardian's permission?
      should women be punished if they don't wear a hijab/niqab/burka?

    • @Greenearth796
      @Greenearth796 Před rokem +5

      ​​​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zishould women be punished if they wear hijab ?

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      @@Greenearth796 "[s]hould women be punished if they wear hijab ?" of course not. should they be punished if they don't?

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      @@Greenearth796 the french bad is wrong. i think it is just in schools and government employees, but still not a good law. also i think athletes on national teams. you don't defend freedom by limiting someone's freedom. the french have a strange understanding of secularism. or as they call it laicite.
      so anyway, should a woman be punished if she doesn't wear a headscarf? i've seen scholars say a girl should be beaten if she doesn't cover.

    • @moltisanti745
      @moltisanti745 Před rokem

      Paki taliban suicide bomber supporter

  • @mohpat9989
    @mohpat9989 Před rokem +4

    Very good to hear from a true Afghan brother

  • @tirphonerefurbishedco.3430

    great interview, thanks for sharing it.

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +13

    The skies smiled
    The mountains rejoiced
    The sand sparkled
    The trees prostrated
    The Lion kings roared
    The birds and the fish
    And all creatures together
    Hymed praises of the Lord
    As those who force
    Their Godless culture
    On the Nation of others
    Left the fragrant soil
    Of Afghanistan
    Totally defeated
    By a small number
    Of brave and patient
    True soldiers of faith
    By the miracle of Allah
    Lord of the Universe

  • @kamilmirza6782
    @kamilmirza6782 Před rokem +8

    Good analysis
    May Allah help Afghanistan, ameen

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +4

    O Ummah of broken hearts!
    Keep calm!
    For the scorching fire of Hell
    Will not die out
    Like the fires from the piercing bullets
    The treacherous grenades
    And the murderous bombs, of the cruel oppressors
    And glad tidings for the Martyrs
    Who are surely 'Alive'
    Indeed the everlasting blaze of Hell
    Awaits in anticipation
    Those who oppress Humanity
    And where Death is no more
    There is no Escape
    O Ummah of broken hearts!
    Keep calm!
    For the gardens of Eden
    Where the rivers flow
    And the gentle breeze, cause the trees to rustle
    In the sweetest melody
    Under the shade of the glorious Throne
    Will abide forever
    Those who are patient, grateful and compassionate
    And love and help each other
    For the sake of Allah
    O Ummah of broken hearts!
    Keep calm!
    For there will be no pain, or loss or sorrow in Paradise
    But peace and joy and everlasting love
    And most precious of all
    The pleasure of Ar-Rahman, our merciful Lord
    O Allah!
    Please have mercy on thy creation
    Guide all mankind to the path to Paradise
    And save Humanity from the path to Hell
    For the sake of they most beloved Prophet ﷺ
    Surely if the tyrants knew the Truth
    They would not be oppressors
    Indeed it's not the eyes that do not see
    But the hearts that are blind
    O Ummah of broken hearts
    Keep calm!

  • @iahmed
    @iahmed Před rokem +22

    Barikallah. Excellent podcast and very knowledgeable guest Mashallah. Loved it. Long live Afghanistan and the Muslims who stood and fought the Kuffar.

  • @faisalniazi1899
    @faisalniazi1899 Před rokem +3

    thank you very much! May Allah guide us to Him

  • @redanksi2328
    @redanksi2328 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely brilliant

  • @asadullah23200
    @asadullah23200 Před rokem +3

    Incredible analysis!

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem +1

    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    O Sisters and Brothers of Palestine
    Allah has not forsaken you
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    O Blessed Brethren of Palestine
    Allah has chosen You
    For the protection of Al Aqsa
    And the Ummah has not forgotten you
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    O Beloved family of Palestine
    Our hearts bleed for you
    We feel your pain
    And our tears have turned bitter
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    Please forgive us
    For we are helpless
    And we do not posses the Power
    To stop the Oppression
    Or to help you, in defending Palestine
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    But many of our Souls, are with you in Palestine
    And the Ummah is praying for you
    To the Just and Powerful
    Almighty Lord
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    O brave and patient, sisters and brothers of Palestine
    Insha-Allah
    Very soon, Allah will bring ease
    And you will not be defeated
    For Indeed Allah is with you
    Indeed Allah is with you
    Indeed Allah is with you
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    And Insha-Allah
    Soon you will be Victorious
    حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْل
    Very soon
    In'shaa Allah

    • @Harry-bw2xj
      @Harry-bw2xj Před 11 měsíci

      After every difficulty comes relief-Holy Quran . Allah is Great.All thanks to Allah.

  • @fitrishukridigital1336
    @fitrishukridigital1336 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am at awe at the eloquent and high level of English language used here.

  • @tgunersel
    @tgunersel Před rokem

    A very useful interview. Thank you both. I also like the style of both of you.

  • @GameplayAlchemist
    @GameplayAlchemist Před rokem +4

    Brilliant Interview mashallah. May Allah bless both the guest and the host. Ameen!

  • @firm_feet
    @firm_feet Před rokem +11

    Was checking everyday for the interview since the announcement.... Baraka Allahu fikom, Allah bless you

  • @ShabirBurhani2021
    @ShabirBurhani2021 Před rokem +5

    Ma Shaa Allah

  • @bilalabawi9064
    @bilalabawi9064 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love this podcast. Also, love Ahmad's own podcast about Afghanistan ❤️

  • @SandraMartinez-ko5qx
    @SandraMartinez-ko5qx Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you.

  • @samiaalemi9372
    @samiaalemi9372 Před rokem +3

    Marshall we Afghans are proud of you

  • @harriskhan7671
    @harriskhan7671 Před rokem +3

    good information.

  • @bubblelaber4909
    @bubblelaber4909 Před 5 měsíci

    A very insightful discussion, kudos. Looking forward to seeing more of such educated dialogues.

  • @TravelingPhilosopher
    @TravelingPhilosopher Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is now my favorite Muslim podcast wih regards to geo-politics

  • @mirwaiz9619
    @mirwaiz9619 Před rokem +5

    mashallah great episode.

  • @ailmlvr5905
    @ailmlvr5905 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ahmed Waleed's intellectual and objective approach is constructive

  • @baloocallout678
    @baloocallout678 Před rokem +1

    Mashallah good video!
    On a side note, I couldnt stop imagine Ahmed Waleed looking like Ichiban from Yakuza Like a Dragon.

  • @helaluddin4457
    @helaluddin4457 Před rokem +3

    Great ❤

  • @Zzzzz223
    @Zzzzz223 Před rokem

    Amazing! No words .

  • @JuveriaAsif
    @JuveriaAsif Před rokem +5

    Brilliant. JazakAllah khairan

  • @mismail6080
    @mismail6080 Před rokem +1

    Very well said

  • @user-eq7sc4ob9p
    @user-eq7sc4ob9p Před 13 dny

    Great podcast really enjoyed and informative. Congratulations bro and welcome to the family

  • @zainahmed6791
    @zainahmed6791 Před rokem +1

    May Allah make it easy for Afghanistan and make them successful in both deen and dunya. Ameen

  • @touniMoroc007
    @touniMoroc007 Před 5 měsíci

    May Allah continue to strengthen our brothers in Afghanistan.

  • @ibiadls192
    @ibiadls192 Před rokem +6

    Excellent insightful interview by Ahmad in a wonderful balanced way. Equally so eloquently chaired by the host Jalal.

  • @peacenow6618
    @peacenow6618 Před rokem +9

    جزاک اللہ خیرا

  • @syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990
    @syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990 Před 8 měsíci +1

    جزاكم الله خيرا

  • @sme1983
    @sme1983 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing insight and discussion

  • @peacenow6618
    @peacenow6618 Před rokem +10

    May Allah Accept your works, and make it a means of acceptance and Guidance for the Ummah!

  • @user-so9ww4ti6e
    @user-so9ww4ti6e Před rokem +6

    Afghanistan doesn’t want to follow confusinism of East or west except lslam(complete guidance)that’s the problem nothing else Alllah helps Afghanistan without fail be patient more

  • @yamashe8480
    @yamashe8480 Před 6 měsíci +3

    As a fellow Afghan who is well read in the politics of Afghanistan I am deeply disappointed in kakar biased and apologetic behavior towards the Taliban. The truth is most people in Afghanistan don't want the Taliban. They come to power in Afghanistan by making deals with the USA. They receive a minimum of 40 million dollars per week from the USA. It is far cheaper for the USA to have the Taliban as a puppet regime than Karzai and Ghani. Blaming the economic disaster on others and saying the afghan economy is based on war and without war depression would have happened anyway doesn't make any sense. War economy is an argument that can be used for strong and industrialized countries not AFG. AFG does not produce anything that is used in war (such as weapons) or related to war except Drugs then. Opium trade was dominated by the Taliban and it is still going on. So that has not changed. The economy is destroyed because people lost their jobs and 50% of the population (women) is not even allowed to work. Everything and anything is prohibited because they deemed it haram. Even hairdresser for women, Public hamams and public parks etc.
    He was completely silent about the mass killings by the Taliban, arrest, torture and rape of women in Taliban prisons and dungeons. Extrajudicial killing of former government employees. Forced marriages of underage girls to their soldiers. Confiscating the properties of common civilians by the Taliban. Forced relocation of pashtuns from Pakistan and south of AFG to the North of the country to change its demographics (similar to what Israël does in west bank and India in Kashmir). Suppression of the second language of Islam which is Farsi and forced adoption of Pashto instead (similar to what China does with Ughurs and their language). Kakar also failed to mention Talibans cooperation with China when it comes to ughurs deportation to China and their complete silence about concentration camps and genocide in Gaza. The truth is that the Taliban are another example of the Saudi type regime in the making. Deeply loyal to their masters and severely oppressive towards their own population.
    Kakar mentioned that his father is a member of Hisbi Islami or Islamic Party of Gulbudin Hikmatiyar (don't be fooled by the name). He is known as the butcher of Kabul. Just google him. He waged war on ethnic lines and destroyed Kabul. He made deals with communists afghan government and the Sovjet union. He made a deal with the precious government and USA and now he is making deals with the Taliban. gulbudin Hikmatoyar was the favorite warlord of CIA and ISI. So no wonder that kakar so biased. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

  • @AHWAProductions
    @AHWAProductions Před rokem +2

    Amazing podcast

  • @raheelbelal5848
    @raheelbelal5848 Před rokem +3

    Guaranteed this guy is Pashtun, singing songs of praise to the Taliban and whitewashing their activities.

    • @Fundamental_Islam.
      @Fundamental_Islam. Před rokem

      And you must be a slave of drone attacking barbarians invading here and there

    • @SK-xp9xi
      @SK-xp9xi Před 5 měsíci +2

      And what are you? Remember the term Afghan historically mentioned is synonymous with 'pashtun' .

    • @raheelbelal5848
      @raheelbelal5848 Před 5 měsíci

      @@SK-xp9xi okay and? where are the majority of "Afghans" in the world? and this word was literally coined onto modern day Afghanistan by the British barely a century ago. If so, then why are the "Afghans" inside Afghanistan much different than the "Afghans" in Pakistan?

    • @raheelbelal5848
      @raheelbelal5848 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Fundamental_Islam. the last 4 terms of presidency were all led by "Pashtuns" themselves. They helped the TB through back channel deals and aid. All under the control of the occupying forces. And dont pretend the Pakistani government had nothing to do with it... they allowed and worked hand in hand with them.

    • @SK-xp9xi
      @SK-xp9xi Před 5 měsíci

      Are you ret@rted ?​@@raheelbelal5848 historically before Afghanistan even had borders, anytime an afghan was mentioned, it was the same as mentioning 'pashtun' . An afghan is a pashtun, a pashtun is an Afghan, it's only since the British termed the coin, that today it means Tajik, hazara, turkmen and others, but the original Afghan, is pashtun, this is our country, who are you? And what have you done? Are you a Irani ? Or a Tajik? If so, stay in your own coubtry, if your not happy with pashtuns.
      They're different today cos they are divided by fake British made borders and nationalistic secular emotions amongst the pakistanis

  • @OmarMujahid23
    @OmarMujahid23 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Long live THE Pashtuns Nation 🏳️💪🏻

  • @kfqmhaahmad1619
    @kfqmhaahmad1619 Před rokem +1

    Such discussions are inevitably important for me and alike mind persons in Pakistan.

  • @aamirkhawaja9206
    @aamirkhawaja9206 Před rokem +1

    I think CZcams has a new feature where it lets you automatically create chapters? Y'all should think about incorporating that into the videos

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      do you support the taliban?

    • @arshmash5340
      @arshmash5340 Před rokem +3

      ​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zi what of it for u ,qafir

    • @phoenixrising8640
      @phoenixrising8640 Před rokem +2

      ​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2zitroll, why do u keep on asking people of they support Taliban?

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      @@phoenixrising8640 cause i want to know if they do. how is that not obvious. this is a post about the taliban, right? so how is that an outrageous question?
      do you support the taliban?

    • @abulybah6947
      @abulybah6947 Před rokem

      ​@@michaelmalzahn-tx2ziyes, Do you?

  • @prayasaneffort3231
    @prayasaneffort3231 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Its so sad that the interviewer never uttered a word about malala yousufzai and Pakistani Taliban group and their atrocities

  • @94A4.GH01
    @94A4.GH01 Před rokem +5

    Asalam Aleykum good video. Love from afghanistan. zindabad our talibs

  • @syedmuhammaddanielhassnain5990

    بارك الله فيكم

  • @AJ23-786
    @AJ23-786 Před 4 měsíci

    Peace is key, but I would say an uncorrupt government is also a major key. No more thieves inside the government.

  • @MMAth2
    @MMAth2 Před rokem +8

    Incredible discussion

  • @angerycamel2
    @angerycamel2 Před rokem +4

    Had the potential for a great interview. Watched the entire thing despite the length, unfortunately interviewer does not ask hardball follow up questions when necessary. Most importantly, "what are the instruments of foreign influence and foreign aid your referring to" Ahmed claims vaguely that foreign reigns of power still exist in Afghanistan and haven't been divested from the country, but no specific example was given.
    Alot of America blaming, alot of Taliban apologetics, but very little actual explanation for what is going on right now.

    • @redjoggers
      @redjoggers Před rokem +1

      I felt the same, mostly hypothetical answers and nothing factual. With all due respect to the guest, any one of us could've sat there and said I guess the Taliban are doing x,y,z but it's hard to say why they're doing x,y,z...

    • @angerycamel2
      @angerycamel2 Před rokem +1

      @@redjoggers he has no relationship with the taliban or the country itself other than his elders having lived there. He mentions vaguely at one point, extremely quickly in passing that his ancestors fought on the soviet side...all while blaming america for occupying a country which can not developed as long long as its occupied...I have no problem with this analysis, its his right to his analysis and on some level what he is saying makes sense, but is this what we call an expert? He is admitting right off the bat, that he is of the afghans who fled to america because they feared the taliban, and not only that but his family were of the anti-muhajadine faction. Then he makes vague statements about how we need to give the taliban a chance...thats all fine but he doesnt know anything special.

    • @lastword8783
      @lastword8783 Před 11 měsíci +2

      "Alot of America blaming" Ya he talks about America like it occupied Afghanistan for 20 years or something

    • @angerycamel2
      @angerycamel2 Před 11 měsíci

      @@lastword8783 I have no problem critiqing american occupation of afghanistan, even opposing it, which I did for many years. Im asking a simple question, of what does he mean by "foreign reigns of power still exist in Afghanistan" if he had explained what he meant by this even once in the video, I wouldnt critique him. But he doesnt, he does not give one specific example of how america is still using aid programs or economic infrastructure, or whatever he is talking about here, to continue to rule over afghanistan. If you can answer this question, I will gladly withdraw my critique.

  • @DigitalResistanceGroup
    @DigitalResistanceGroup Před rokem +25

    May Allah bless the Taliban

  • @fatimah9202
    @fatimah9202 Před rokem

    Aameen thumma Aameen

  • @FarhatKCh
    @FarhatKCh Před rokem +2

    Next time, ask him why are the Taliban relocating Southern Waziristan Pashtuns to the North.
    Ethnic cleansing, much?

  • @thewariscomingtoatownneary7572

    Wow the guest is very instute and intellectual knows his roots and history

  • @hemadkhoja3427
    @hemadkhoja3427 Před rokem +3

    Tajik Persians will rise in Afghanistan and partition Afghanistan/Pashtunistan to create Khorasan

  • @saleemahnurid-din8423
    @saleemahnurid-din8423 Před 9 měsíci

    AlhamdulilahiRaabil Aameen Jazakaallahu khair for sharing this important podcast. It's been difficult to know how to invest and where to invest.

  • @shahnazkabir1
    @shahnazkabir1 Před rokem +17

    Another Brilliant podcast … ! Really appreciate

    • @TheThinkingMuslim
      @TheThinkingMuslim  Před rokem +2

      Thank you very much!

    • @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi
      @michaelmalzahn-tx2zi Před rokem

      @@TheThinkingMuslim what was holding afghanistan back in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s? sorry but i'm not well versed in its history. looks like they broke from the uk in 1919?
      not that i trust wiki much but:
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1920_in_Afghanistan
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_in_Afghanistan

  • @ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273

    Islamic emirate of Afghanistan
    Taliban zindabad ❤️🏳️💪

    • @user-gx9ui4ot2w
      @user-gx9ui4ot2w Před rokem +4

      Education is Fard! upon Man and Wooman! Ur amir can not achive good without half of umma, which is woomans.

    • @ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273
      @ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273 Před rokem +9

      @@user-gx9ui4ot2w
      They don't totally ban women education, the problem is the mixing men and women

    • @ak25smtar49
      @ak25smtar49 Před rokem

      The secular Western education is the problem… which brainwashes the masses and makes them anti-Islamic and woke…

    • @TeddyBear-lb9ho
      @TeddyBear-lb9ho Před rokem +9

      ​@Наиле Н.А the only education that is fardh is religious education. If the women learn that, then they are fine. They don't need more than that on a widespread scale. If they want to learn basic education (math, reading, history, etc.) that could be acceptable but a woman's role is in the house.

    • @rajairfan2768
      @rajairfan2768 Před rokem

      @@user-gx9ui4ot2w they ban going to secular liberal schools that was made by United State of Terrorist when they invaded Afghanistan

  • @a4482921
    @a4482921 Před rokem +5

    Very insightful MashaAllah 👍🏼

  • @Azam1366
    @Azam1366 Před 9 měsíci +2

    It will proper Afg@n!st@n is the only country who is brave to fly the . لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله and not fearing anyone. Allah will help just watch. We plan and Allah plans and Allah is best of planner. You educated Muslim with taqwah and hikmah will help from all over the world ان شااللہُ ربّی

  • @arshmash5340
    @arshmash5340 Před rokem +3

    More like this, and more segments with him

  • @Guyfrommars-pt2vp
    @Guyfrommars-pt2vp Před 7 měsíci

    interesting

  • @Harry-bw2xj
    @Harry-bw2xj Před rokem

    Holy Quran. Allah made the man stronger to provide for his family.Alhamdulillah.

  • @dm3651
    @dm3651 Před rokem +2

    United state of American would do anything bad to another country if there is benefits to them self that is what they did to Afghanistan against Soviet Union

  • @theheatshow8324
    @theheatshow8324 Před rokem +1

    I saw hope when I went outside

  • @mokhali
    @mokhali Před rokem

    Very intelligent and smart young man. Side point: did he say around 50:55 min that his father is Gulbuddin Hekmatyar?

    • @kjaan
      @kjaan Před rokem +1

      Yes, his father was brutal killer and destroyed Kabul in mid 90s and killed thousands of innocent people

    • @BoogWeed
      @BoogWeed Před rokem +3

      He say's "My father was IN Hizb-e-Islami [with] Gulbuddin Hekmatyar". His father his definitely NOT Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.

    • @1137moiz
      @1137moiz Před rokem +1

      no, his father was in Hikmatyar's faction during the jihad as a foot soldier.

    • @phoenixrising8640
      @phoenixrising8640 Před rokem

      No, he is not Hekmatyar's son

  • @shakebraza196
    @shakebraza196 Před rokem +2

    Jihad means to fight against EVILNESS . What's wrong about that. Every Government claims they are fighting against EVILNESS

  • @dzigizord6567
    @dzigizord6567 Před 8 měsíci

    imagine uncovered woman on the street giving you pain. how inhumane is thate

  • @noorfarhana1712
    @noorfarhana1712 Před rokem

    This video volume is too low.

  • @mohdnorzaihar2632
    @mohdnorzaihar2632 Před rokem

    "Syariah law VS common law" syllabus teaching in multi-linggual Arab-English will produces a quality lawyer, a good citizen if both men@women allowed to learn.

  • @redjoggers
    @redjoggers Před rokem +2

    Afghani culture and heritage is extremely rich, generous to their guests and hospitable. You are frowned upon in Afghanistan if your home does not have a "guest quarter" which at times is more furnished than the main house itself.
    That being said, the ruling "Taliban" who rule in the name of "Shariah" are doing anything but that. Talk to your every day Afghani and they will tell you how sad it is that their sisters and mothers are suddenly forbidden from recieving an education, making an income or the men not growing their beards etc.
    This forcefulness or forbidding what Islam actually does not forbid, does the Taliban no favours as it is a common understanding in Islam that our blessed Prophet's beloved wife, Khadijah r.a worked and was a successful businesswoman.
    So it seems on the offset that the Taliban is acting not of the Hanafi fiqh but mostly through their cultural norms, even the Deobandis today will not forbid their womenfolk to work/educate themselves nonetheless the 1st generation Deobandis still hold that mindset and it may take a few generations before that thinking is no more.
    Allah knows best but it may also be a result of everything that they endured which has led them to become to harsh on their people as if to say the so called "western freedom" has failed, so lets try it our way.

  • @paladinent1
    @paladinent1 Před 10 měsíci

    By any chance brother waleed related with anwar ul haq kakar interim minister of pakistan

  • @jresra461
    @jresra461 Před 8 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @benjaminpendleton7797
    @benjaminpendleton7797 Před 2 měsíci

    Now please get someone on who actually speaks for the millions of Tajik, Hazara and Uzbek Afghans who are being oppressed by the Taliban.

  • @Nk-ng9fo
    @Nk-ng9fo Před 11 měsíci +4

    🏳🏳🏳🏳💖

  • @user-by7uv6lz8h
    @user-by7uv6lz8h Před 4 měsíci

    Good interview....but a Kind of bleak ending.... not positive