RASC News Agency: The Taliban group’s Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all education directorates nationwide, instructing them to halt the issuance of certificates to graduates of short-term religious schools. The letter, disclosed on December 23rd, explicitly states that religious school graduates are forbidden from conducting ceremonies before the specified date. This directive, sent to provincial institutions by the Taliban’s Ministry of Education, unequivocally declares that graduation certificates will not be awarded to individuals completing short-term courses in religious sciences.
Despite the Taliban’s efforts to establish and expand religious schools across the country, it is crucial to note that they have now imposed restrictions on certifying graduates from these institutions. The religious schools associated with the Taliban group offer a spectrum of courses, encompassing short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs covering diverse subjects such as art, jurisprudence, hadith, and related studies. The proliferation of religious schools has notably increased since the Taliban assumed control, leading to a surge in graduates from these institutions.
It is essential to underscore that under the Taliban’s governance in Afghanistan, girls beyond the sixth grade are barred from attending regular schools. Consequently, many girls choose to pursue their education in religious schools. There are indications that the Taliban group is contemplating converting conventional schools into religious institutions to cater to all students. However, experts contend that while religious schools may provide various subjects alongside religious studies, they cannot entirely substitute the formal education offered in regular schools.
