The Amir of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued decree mandating that all public employees to perform the five daily prayers in congregation.
“Anyone who neglects to attend the group prayer without a valid excuse will be punished,” Akhundzada stated in the decree issued Thursday.
He further directed the Ministry of Invitation and Guidance to enforce these penalties based on Hanafi Fiqh.
Akhundzada emphasized that all government employees and officials must perform the five daily prayers on time.
