Law governing Hajj instructors promulgated

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the law governing Hajj instructors has been promulgated and published in the official gazette, alongside the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) leadership’s decree aimed at preventing improper customs during departures for Hajj and Umrah, weddings, mourning ceremonies and upon return from the pilgrimages.

In a statement, MoJ said the law comprises a preamble, two chapters, three sections and 36 articles, with the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (MoHRA) responsible for its implementation.

It said the law outlines the conditions for the appointment of Hajj instructors, their responsibilities before departure within Afghanistan and at airports, during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and upon return to Afghanistan.

The statement added as per the law, Hajj instructors were obliged to maintain order among pilgrims, coordinate and cooperate with all officials of Hajj mission and resolve pilgrims’ issues throughout the journey from start to finish.

The statement noted: “Explaining the rulings related to Hajj rituals, guiding pilgrims on how to perform the rites, raising awareness regarding acts contrary to Sharia and other important matters are among the additional responsibilities of Hajj instructors specified in this law.”

IEA leadership’s decree on preventing improper customs during departures for Hajj and Umrah, weddings, mourning ceremonies, and upon return has been published in Issue No. 1467 of the official gazette, the statement concluded.

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