In a powerful statement against unauthorized jihad, senior Afghan Taliban commander Saeedullah Saeed declared that attacks in Pakistan by non-state groups are not jihad but rebellion. Addressing a police passing-out ceremony, he emphasized that only the state—and specifically the Amir—holds the authority to declare jihad under Islamic law. Not Every Fight Is Jihad Saeed warned …
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