Pivotal Shift: Afghan Minister Muttaqi Hails Darul Uloom Deoband As ‘Madre Ilm’ | Exclusive Details
Last Updated:October 11, 2025, 7:44 PM IST By re-engaging with the Indian source of the Deobandi school, Kabul is attempting to shift its spiritual and cultural centre of gravity away from Pakistan, observers say Muttaqi praised Deoband as a ‘Madre Ilm’ (Mother of Knowledge), stating that Afghanistan draws its spiritual strength from the Indian seminary,…