In Pashtu-Language Booklet, Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP) Criticizes Afghan Taliban’s Diplomatic Ties With India, Says Taliban Condemns ISKP Attacks But Remains Silent On Hindus’ 1992 Destruction Of Babri Mosque

In a Pashtu-language book, the Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP) sheds light on the 1992 destruction by extremist Hindus of the 16th-century Babri Mosque in the Indian town of Ayodhya. The book discusses the destruction of the mosque and the Afghan Taliban’s diplomatic relations with the rightwing Hindu government in India.[1]

The 17-page booklet, titled “Ram Temple Or Babri Mosque,” is published by Al-Azaim Media Foundation, a media outlet linked to the Islamic State Khurasan Province (ISKP). A PDF copy of the booklet was released on the Al-Azaim Media Foundation’s Telegram channel.

The unidentified writer of the booklet points out that when the Babri mosque was destroyed, despite demonstrations in Islamic countries, no one has taken revenge for the destruction of the mosque. He then criticizes the Afghan Taliban for seeking ties with the Indian government.

According to the author, as a result of the silence of the Muslims, the Shi’ites are now destroying the mosques of the Sunnis, and the unbelievers of the world, including America, have destroyed thousands of mosques in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.

The booklet also discusses the war in Gaza, and says that while Israel is demolishing mosques in Palestine, America helps Israel, and the Taliban are proud to maintain relations with the United States. It says that the Taliban spokesman condemns every attack by ISIS but is silent about the destruction of the Babri mosque, and that the Taliban ambassador in the United Arab Emirates participated, along with his wife, in the celebration of India’s Republic Day.

The author explains the relationship between the Taliban and India, saying that the Taliban do not object when Indians insult Muhammad, receive Indian delegations in Kabul. The Taliban are defending the Hindus, he says, pointing out that the Taliban rulers have promised to rebuild the destroyed Hindu temples in Afghanistan. The booklet says that despite how Hindus insult Muhammed, destroy mosques, and oppress and maintain enmity with Muslims, the Taliban celebrate their Independence Day, congratulate them, and assure them of their safety. The Taliban have intelligence and military ties with them, share information, and do not respond to Hindus’ anti-Islamic policies, the booklet says.

In the end, the author addresses Hindus, saying: “Hindu polytheists should know that the real sons of the Islamic Ummah are still alive, and once again, the real sons of Ibn Al-Qasim[2] and Mahmud of Ghazni,[3] and the Khurasani youths, will restore the glorious history of Muslims, and will bloodstain your polytheistic temples with your blood.”

[1] Telegram, March 27, 2024.

[2] Muhammad bin Qasim was an eighth-century Muslim military commander who led the conquest of Sindh, which is now in Pakistan.

[3] Mahmud of Ghazni was an 11th-century Muslim sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, which at the time included regions of what is now northwestern India.