Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband, a prominent Islamic seminary located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, as part of his six-day trip to India. During his visit, Muttaqi is scheduled to address the students and general public at the institution, according to Ashraf Usmani, Media In-Charge of Darul Uloom Deoband.
Founded in 1866, Darul Uloom Deoband is recognized globally for its extensive Islamic education, adherence to orthodox Sunni Islam, and the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. The seminary’s teachings and structure are held in high regard by many Taliban leaders. Darul Uloom Haqqania in Pakistan, where several Taliban commanders and leaders studied, was established along similar educational lines. The article emphasizes a long-standing historical relationship between Darul Uloom Deoband and Afghanistan, with figures like Maulana Abdul Haq, who studied and taught at Deoband, playing a role in these connections before founding Darul Uloom Haqqania.
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