"people Of The Book" & The Muslims

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Addendum:


I do not understand why Afghanistan was not an Islamic state. My understanding was that Mullah Omar was the leader of an Emirate, and the Sharia was the law of the land. How come Afghanistan did not qualify (by definition) as an Islamic state? Were not the accomplishments of the Taliban the model for others to emulate? Where did I go wrong? My source is a CIA study of the country, but I would like to know what you know.


Any sources and/or select bibliography you may have about Afghanistan under the Taliban's leadership is most gratefully appreciated. Thanks!


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