Living a Mullah’s Life (1): The changing role and socio-economic status of Afghanistan’s village clerics
Sharif Akram
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In Afghanistan, where Islam has been the predominant religion for many centuries, local religious leaders, known as mullahs, are an influential group with significant say in almost every issue. While their influence is profound, their personal economic status and lifestyle have often been modest. In this first of two reports, AAN’s Sharif Akram looks at […]
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