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Ahmad Zahir Aslamyar (1975 – 2011) was a Taliban senior Islamic Jihad scholar in Afghanistan until his death in 2011.

Aslamyar (Persian language: احمد ظاهر اسلمیار) was an ethnic Tajik from Kabul and made Islamic lectures about Tawhid (Islamic monotheism) and Jihad. His speeches inspired thousands of Afghans and the Afghan government deemed his lectures dangerous for his Islamic extremism which gave a propaganda boost for the Taliban during the Taliban insurgency. He pursued religious studies in Medina and later in Peshawar both known centers of Islamic learning, particularly among conservative and Salafi movement circles. His education shaped his strict interpretation of Islam and his alignment with militant Islamic ideologies where he deemed it Halal to kill anyone who supported the United States invasion of Afghanistan.

Role in the Taliban Insurgency

Ahmad Zahir Aslamyar emerged as a key religious voice among Taliban ranks during the Taliban insurgency against the U.S.-backed Afghan Republic government. His sermons and recorded speeches were widely circulated, especially in rural and conservative areas, where they served as a propaganda tool and recruitment inspiration for Taliban sympathizers. His messages, often advocating for armed resistance against foreign occupation and the Kabul government, were seen as ideologically potent and dangerous by Afghan authorities.

Legacy

While controversial, Aslamyar’s role in shaping the religious narrative of the Taliban insurgency had a lasting impact on the ideological landscape of the conflict. His lectures remain part of Taliban, Al-Qaeda and Islamic State – Khorasan Province media archives and continue to circulate in certain circles in social media till this day.

A 25-year-old Afghan from the city of Herat living illegally in Germany since 2013, had fatally stabbed a police officer during an attack in 2024 Mannheim stabbingon May 31. Reports suggested he was radicalized, had links to extremist content, and shared videos of Ahmad Zahir Aslamyar. The attack also targeted Islam critic Michael Stürzenberger. The incident has reignited political calls for stricter deportation laws in Germany.