Tensions are reportedly brewing within Taliban ranks following the arrest of prominent Afghan scholar Mufti Abdul Sami Ghaznavi, sparking outrage among several Taliban-affiliated activists and supporters on social media.
According to credible local sources, Mufti Ghaznavi was detained by Taliban authorities after repeatedly criticizing the group’s leadership for what he called “un-Islamic practices.” His arrest comes shortly after he issued a controversial fatwa declaring jihad against Pakistan as obligatory, a move that reportedly unsettled the Taliban’s top brass due to its sensitive geopolitical implications.
Mufti Ghaznavi has long been known for his hardline positions and his vocal stance against various Taliban decisions, including policies regarding foreign relations, internal governance, and the handling of religious edicts. His arrest is being viewed by observers as part of a broader Taliban crackdown on dissenting voices — even those from within their own ideological circles.
Several Taliban supporters took to encrypted platforms and social media to express anger and disappointment, warning that silencing religious scholars could lead to ideological fractures within the movement.
The incident raises serious questions about freedom of expression, internal cohesion, and the Taliban’s tolerance for criticism under their rule in Afghanistan.
