IEA’s supreme leader signs law regulating poetry gatherings

KABUL (Ariana News): The Ministry of Justice has announced that the law regulating poetry gatherings has been officially signed by the leader of the Islamic Emirate and published in the official gazette.

The law, comprising two chapters and 13 articles, specifically governs the organization of poetry gatherings, the content of the poets’ verses, and the responsibilities of the poetry evaluation committee.

According to the law, poets are required to adhere to ethical and Islamic standards both before and during the poetry sessions. They must avoid insulting religious practices, inciting division among ethnicities and languages, promoting un-Islamic behavior, and criticizing the decisions of the leader of the Islamic Emirate.

Additionally, the law stresses that poets must ensure their poems uphold Islamic values, promote Sharia-compliant governance, strengthen the unity of the Muslim Ummah, and call for religious righteousness. Poetry gatherings will be assessed by the relevant government committee before and after they are held.

Under the new law, poets and artists who contribute to social reform will be rewarded by the Ministry of Information and Culture. However, those who violate the law will face penalties in accordance with Sharia law.