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"There is no God but God" in the motto should be changed to "There is no God but Allah". This is both logical and more appropriate for the correct translation of the Shahada into English. 78.170.33.65 (talk) 23:43, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It should actually be "There is no god but God". The first "god" is the common noun, a synonym for "deity". (Oh, I just checked—that is how it's written in the article.) The second is the name of the unique god shared in common by the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths and some of their offshoots. In English, that god is most commonly referred to as "God", correct? Largoplazo (talk) 02:06, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The translation of shahada into English should definitely be "There is no god but Allah". The name of the god that Muslims believe in is "Allah". In Arabic, god means "ilah اله" and Allah الله is the name by which the deity is referred to. 85.98.174.251 (talk) 19:56, 6 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You write "the god that Muslims believe in" as though it were a different god from the one known as "God". Muslims, by their own doctrine, believe in the same god as Judaism and Christianity, not a different god with a different name. Also, see Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Islam-related articles#Translation. Largoplazo (talk) 21:10, 6 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Although the government is self-described as interim, this is not the reality. The source used here is the EU repeating the Taliban's own self-description as such. This made sense when they were still entertaining the idea of a constitutional commission, but this has been cancelled and they have officially stated that no constitution is needed, with the supreme leader having absolute power. [1]. It is worth remembering, the government from the entire period from 1996 to 2001 was also described the same way. International Crisis Group notes [2] that it is interim in name only, with no difference from a permanent setup. They assess that it was labeled as interim so they could deflect criticism about it being un-inclusive. Also, the supreme leader is serving on a permanent basis, unlike in a true provisional system, and received his Bay'ah [3] in 2016. TEMPO156 (talk) 21:42, 9 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Afghanistan is geographically located in Central and West Asia, with cultural and historical ties to the Persianate world, the Middle East, and the Iranian Plateau.^[1] Some classifications place Afghanistan in South Asia, albeit such a perspective is largely a political and colonial invention that does not accurately reflect the country's cultural, linguistic, and historical affiliations.^[2] Historically, Afghanistan was an integral part of Greater Iran and West Asia, maintaining centuries of interaction with the Arab world, Persia, and Mesopotamia.^[3] Classifying Afghanistan under South Asia often stems from political bias rather than geographical or historical facts. There are many more ethnic groups that have played an important role in Afghanistan's history that are often overlooked. Afghan Arabs are the descendants of early Arab settlers, traders, and warriors who migrated during the Abbasid and Umayyad periods.^[4] They primarily reside in northern and western Afghanistan, particularly in Kunduz, Balkh, and Herat. Although many Afghan Arabs have assimilated into Persian and Pashto-speaking communities, they retain linguistic and cultural influences from the Arabian Peninsula. The Qizilbash community in Afghanistan traces its roots to Safavid Iran, with many migrating during the 16th and 17th centuries.^[5] Originally part of the Safavid military elite, they later became influential in Afghan politics and administration, particularly in Kabul and Herat. Most Qizilbash speak Dari Persian and belong to the Twelver Shia sect. The Bayats are an Oghuz Turkic-speaking Persian people with historical links to Greater Iran and Iraq.^[6] They settled in Afghanistan during the Mongol and Timurid periods and today reside in Herat, Kandahar, and northern Afghanistan. The Bayats have strong cultural affinities with Persian and Arab cultures. The Farsiwan are Persian-speaking Afghans who have historically inhabited Herat, Farah, and Kandahar.^[7] Unlike Tajiks, Farsiwans have retained closer cultural ties to Iran and Mesopotamia. They are predominantly Shia Muslims, although some practice Sunni Islam with strong Sufi traditions. Kurdish groups have had a presence in Afghanistan since various historical periods, including the Mongol invasions and the Afsharid dynasty.^[8] Estimates suggest that between 200,000 to over 300,000 Kurds live in Afghanistan today, primarily in urban areas such as Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Ghazni.^[8] Most Afghan Kurds are Sunni Muslims and have assimilated into Afghan society, often speaking Farsi(Dari) as their first language. Why Bias and Political Narratives Should Not Influence Geography Afghanistan’s classification under South Asia is largely based on political narratives and colonial-era perspectives. Using biased and political statements in defining a country’s geography: Misrepresents History – It distorts Afghanistan’s deep-rooted ties to West Asia, the Middle East, and Greater Iran. Ignores Cultural and Linguistic Evidence – Afghanistan shares more with Persianate, Mesopotamian, and West Asian civilizations than it does with South Asia. Promotes Colonial Narratives – British and modern geopolitical frameworks have artificially reclassified Afghanistan without considering its actual historical and cultural reality. ^[9] By acknowledging Afghanistan’s true geographical location, we respect historical accuracy and cultural identity rather than reinforcing politically motivated classifications.

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2. Canfield, Robert L. – Afghanistan's Geopolitical Position and Ethnic Groups (Journal of Asian Studies, 1997). JSTOR
3. Encyclopaedia Iranica – Afghanistan’s Persianate Heritage. Iranica Online
4. McChesney, Robert D. – Four Central Asian Shrines: A Socio-Political History (Brill, 2021).
5. Floor, Willem – The Bayats: A Forgotten Tribe of Greater Iran (Mazda Publishers, 2015).
6. Yarshater, Ehsan – The Persianate Societies of Afghanistan (Iranian Studies, 2001).
7. Kurdistan24 – Afghan Kurd Claims More Than 350,000 Kurds Live in Afghanistan. Kurdistan24

Perso 12 (talk) 07:15, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]