8am: The acting head of the Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has declared that it is impermissible to hear phrases like “Alhamdulillah” and “Subhanallah” from a woman’s voice, even if it is another woman listening. In an audio recording, the official referenced a new Taliban rule that bans women from reciting religious songs or chants, emphasizing that even mature women should avoid listening to other women’s voices during prayer. Previously, he advised people to address complaints directly to the ministry’s hotline, 191, rather than expressing grievances to God about the Taliban. Click here to read more (external link).
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