The Taliban disgraced themselves in history by destroying a cultural symbol

By attacking the statue of Ali Shir Navai, the Taliban demonstrated that they are not only the enemies of human freedom but also at war with the very roots of civilization and culture.

Author: Ghulam jaylani Arsalan By attacking the statue of Ali Shir Navai, the Taliban demonstrated that they are not only the enemies of human freedom but also at war with the very roots of civilization and culture.

This shameful act is a continuation of their long-standing policy—since their creation—of humiliating the people and erasing Afghanistan’s historical identity.

Navai: The voice of wisdom and humanity against ignorance Ali Shir Navai (1441–1501) was a great poet and a cultured statesman.

He dedicated his life to art, knowledge, and public service.

He elevated the Chagatai Turkic language to literary heights, preserved Persian, and worked for harmony among nations.

For a group like the Taliban, who cannot tolerate schools and universities, it is unthinkable to respect the memory of such a figure.

The Taliban: Not merely a radical group, but a political instrument The destruction of Afghanistan’s cultural identity is not just a product of ignorance; it is a political project: * The Taliban seek to leave the younger generation rootless and memoryless, forcing them to accept only their narrative.

* The Taliban’s foreign backers—from regional intelligence networks to centers of extremism—use this policy to weaken Afghanistan.

* Every attack on a cultural symbol is part of a deliberate engineering project to erase national identity.

This cultural crime cannot be normalized Smashing Navai’s statue is as dangerous as the destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan or the burning of scientific books.

These are not random acts but conscious attacks on the shared memory of humanity.

If the world remains silent against the Taliban today, tomorrow other extremist groups will follow the same path.

Conclusion The Taliban may break statues, but they cannot destroy the spirit of culture.

The name of Ali Shir Navai will continue to live in the hearts of nations, while the Taliban—like all enemies of history—will eventually disappear from the stage.

Civilization endures; the Taliban pass.