In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the critical questions surrounding the Taliban’s actions and their claims of implementing Islamic law. Are the bans on girls’ education and the erasure of women from public life truly rooted in Islam, or do they represent a misinterpretation of the deen? We explore the contradiction between their professed adherence to the Hanafi school—renowned for its rational legal reasoning—and their oppressive policies, questioning whether tribal customs o...
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the critical questions surrounding the Taliban’s actions and their claims of implementing Islamic law. Are the bans on girls’ education and the erasure of women from public life truly rooted in Islam, or do they represent a misinterpretation of the deen? We explore the contradiction between their professed adherence to the Hanafi school—renowned for its rational legal reasoning—and their oppressive policies, questioning whether tribal customs o...
09 - The Taliban — Pakistan’s proxy? feat. Jason Howk
Radio Resistance
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2 years ago
09 - The Taliban — Pakistan’s proxy? feat. Jason Howk
In Episode 09 of the Radio Resistance Podcast, we are joined by our special guest, Jason Criss Howk. We discussed Pakistan’s role in the creation of the Taliban in the early 90’s, their support during their first rule, as well as their continued support during the 20 year war and how they’re again pushing for their recognition today.Jason retired from the US Army after 23 years of working on critical US national security missions and spent most of his career focused on Afghanistan. He was pos...
Radio Resistance
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the critical questions surrounding the Taliban’s actions and their claims of implementing Islamic law. Are the bans on girls’ education and the erasure of women from public life truly rooted in Islam, or do they represent a misinterpretation of the deen? We explore the contradiction between their professed adherence to the Hanafi school—renowned for its rational legal reasoning—and their oppressive policies, questioning whether tribal customs o...
