Statement from the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on Asad 24 (August 15) – The Day of Victory

الحمد لله و کفی و الصلوة و السلام علی عباده الذین اصطفی. اما بعد: أعوذ بالله من الشیطن الرجیم. بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم. قال الله تبارک و تعالی: إِنَّا فَتَحْنَا لَكَ فَتْحًا مُّبِينًا (۱)لِيَغْفِرَ لَكَ اللَّهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِن ذَنبِكَ وَمَا تَأَخَّرَ وَيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهُ عَلَيْكَ وَيَهْدِيَكَ صِرَاطًا مُّسْتَقِيمًا (۲) وَيَنصُرَكَ اللَّهُ نَصْرًا عَزِيزًا (۳) الفتح. […]

الحمد لله و کفی و الصلوة و السلام علی عباده الذین اصطفی. اما بعد: أعوذ بالله من الشیطن الرجیم. بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم. قال الله تبارک و تعالی: إِنَّا فَتَحْنَا لَكَ فَتْحًا مُّبِينًا (۱)لِيَغْفِرَ لَكَ اللَّهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِن ذَنبِكَ وَمَا تَأَخَّرَ وَيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهُ عَلَيْكَ وَيَهْدِيَكَ صِرَاطًا مُّسْتَقِيمًا (۲) وَيَنصُرَكَ اللَّهُ نَصْرًا عَزِيزًا (۳) الفتح. صدق الله العظیم.

Asad 24 (August 15) – The Day of Victory is a historically significant and proud day for the Islamic Ummah, and particularly for the Afghan people. On this date, Allah (SWT) granted the Mujahid nation of Afghanistan a decisive victory over an international arrogant and occupying force (the U.S. and NATO). After twenty years of sacrifices, the Mujahideen entered the capital of Afghanistan in a victorious manner.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Mujahid nation and the Muslim Ummah on this historic day of triumph over the Western occupiers. May Allah(SWT) accept the sacrifices of all the martyrs, the sufferings of the wounded and imprisoned, the hardships of the Mujahideen, and the hardships endured by the public, and grant them rewards in the Hereafter. Ameen.

The twenty-year jihad stands as a proud chapter in the history of Islam, offering future generations valuable lessons and inspiration for perseverance and resistance. The defeat of the Americans in Afghanistan was indeed a triumph of faith and spirituality over materialism. We observed a clear sign of divine support as Allah (SWT) granted victory to the Afghan people, despite their limited resources and a relatively small number of Mujahideen, against one of the most equipped and advanced armies in the world.

The Mujahideen, officials, and all our faithful citizens must understand that the victory of jihad does not mark the end of our responsibilities. We are now responsible to fortify the Islamic system, develop our nation, protect the lives, property, and dignity of our fellow citizens, and address the damages incurred from previous conflicts. We must fulfill these duties with utmost sincerity and determination.

We must make the most of this significant opportunity bestowed upon us by Allah (SWT). To uphold the stability of the Islamic system, maintain peace and stability, and promote both the material and spiritual prosperity of the nation and its people, we must leverage our capabilities. This will enable us to fulfill the aspirations of the martyrs, widows, orphans, and disabled people who have sacrificed during the twenty-year jihad.

In conclusion, I once again congratulate you the Day of Victory. I pray that Allah (SWT) keeps our country, people, and the entire Islamic Ummah safe from calamities and exhaustion. May Allah (SWT) disgrace and defeat the tyrannical invaders who attack innocent and powerless nations, just as they were defeated and forced to flee from Afghanistan. Ameen.

Alhaj Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund

Prime of Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan