The Taliban’s Minister of Justice, Abdul Hakim Sharie, has told Nanda Avalist, chargé d’affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Kabul, that the Taliban’s legislative framework is rooted entirely in Islamic law.

In a meeting held on Monday, Sharie stated that the Taliban government has drafted dozens of laws based on “the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Prophet,” citing widely recognised sources of Islamic jurisprudence.

According to a statement issued by the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Indonesia, enhancing cooperation, and discussing recent legal developments in the country.

The Justice Minister also emphasised the importance of unity among Muslim nations, stating that Islamic countries should maintain such close cooperation that “they act as though they are one nation.”

While Sharie underscored Islam as the foundation of the Taliban’s legal system, critics argue that the group’s implementation of Sharia has resulted in severe restrictions on civil liberties particularly for women and girls.

Despite Islamic teachings that encourage education for both sexes, the Taliban has continued to bar Afghan girls from secondary schools and universities since regaining power in 2021. The group has also imposed sweeping restrictions on women’s rights, including bans on employment in most sectors, limitations on movement, and exclusion from public life.

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, has not formally recognised the Taliban administration but continues to engage in diplomatic dialogue.