In line with commemorating national and historical occasions, Khatam Al-Nabieen University (PBUH), Ghazni Branch, celebrated the 106th Anniversary of Afghanistan’s Independence on August 19, 2025, during an academic gathering.
This gathering, attended by professors, staff, and students of the university, commenced with the hosting of Abdul Raouf Karimi and the beautiful recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by Sayed Hassan Amini, a student of the university. It was followed by a speech from Professor Kamaluddin Azimi, Head of the Counseling Department and a faculty member of the Law Department.
In his remarks, Professor Azimi congratulated the participants on the arrival of Afghanistan’s Independence Day and paid tribute to the high aspirations of the country’s freedom-seekers and independence fighters. He spoke about the concept of independence from the perspective of the Holy Qur’an, adding that independence is not merely a historical event or a national day, but rather a social, cultural, and religious process rooted in the identity of a nation.
He further explained that the importance of independence in Afghanistan, considering the Muslim identity of its people, cannot be understood without reference to the teachings of the Qur’an. In this Divine Book, numerous verses call Muslims towards dignity, freedom, and liberation from foreign domination, such as the verse: “And Allah will never grant the disbelievers a way (of dominance) over the believers” (An-Nisa 141). Verses like this, he stated, have infused the spirit of struggle and sacrifice for independence and freedom within our society, giving rise to lasting, honorable, and liberating epics of resistance.
Professor Azimi emphasized that the key message of this verse and similar ones is that, in the Islamic and Qur’anic worldview, independence does not merely mean the expulsion of colonial powers. Rather, it also encompasses intellectual, cultural, economic, military, and political independence, all of which are strongly emphasized.
In another part of his speech, he proposed that August 19 should not only be remembered as a historical occasion, but also celebrated as a lasting symbol of commitment to freedom, unity, and national dignity, while drawing lessons from the ups and downs of the country’s history.
In the final part of his address, he highlighted the responsibility of universities in this regard, stating that they bear the duty of educating and preparing competent and committed professionals who can pave the way for Afghanistan’s scientific, social, and national independence.
