POLITICS — April 6, 2026
Islamic Emirate Leadership Instructs Hajj Delegation to Assist Pilgrims During Rituals
The Islamic Emirate leadership instructed Hajj delegation members during a five-day seminar in Kandahar to assist vulnerable pilgrims with rituals and services motivated by religious sincerity. RTA reported the Amir al-Mu'minin's personal attendance, guidance and participants' pledge renewal.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- The Islamic Emirate leadership directed teachers and members of the Hajj delegation to assist pilgrims, particularly those lacking full knowledge of rituals, the sick, elderly or weak, during Hajj ceremonies.
The instructions came during a five-day training seminar held in Kandahar for Hajj teachers and southern zone delegation members. Participants were urged to provide services motivated solely by seeking Allah's pleasure, according to Hurriyat.
RTA reported that His Excellency the Amir al-Mu'minin attended the seminar and delivered guidance emphasizing service to pilgrims with sincerity, humility, proper observance of rituals and awareness of Sharia rulings. High expectations from the people were also highlighted.
Attendees included Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, deputy administrative head of the Prime Minister's Office, along with other officials and scholars from Kandahar and the southern zone, per RTA. The event concluded with participants renewing their pledge of commitment to the Amir al-Mu'minin and the Sharia system, followed by his prayers for the system and the people.
Read the original reporting at RTA →
Reliability assessment
2 sources corroborate core event of seminar in Kandahar and leadership instructions to Hajj officials; RTA adds direct on-record attribution to named leader (Amir al-Mu'minin) with quotes and checkable details (named officials like Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi)
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. RTA: Repeated use of 'His Excellency the Amir al-Mu'minin, may Allah protect him' invokes divine protection and utmost reverence, framing the leader as infallible; phrases like 'Leader of the Islamic Emirate' and calls to 'serve the religion and Sharia of Allah Almighty' blend reporting with advocacy for the regime's religious authority.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Five-day seminar for Hajj teachers and delegation members held in Kandahar
- Instructions to assist vulnerable pilgrims (unfamiliar, sick, elderly, weak) and guide them in Hajj rituals
- Serve pilgrims sincerely for Allah's pleasure with high expectations
Where reports differ
- Attribution: Hurriyat cites 'Islamic Emirate Leadership' and 'chief teacher'; RTA specifies Amir al-Mu'minin's personal attendance and direct speech
- RTA provides detailed quotes, attendee list (e.g., Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi), and pledge renewal not in Hurriyat
Filed by 2 outlets
RTA
Originating
Framed
Framed
Hurriyat
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Politics — Islamic Emirate, Amir al-Mu'minin, Hajj, Kandahar, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi
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