Jihadi Heritage Website Launched and Five Newly Published Books Unveiled

The Directorate of Jihadi Publications and Library, affiliated with the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage of the Ministry of Information and Culture, launched its website and introduced five newly published books at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, writers, and a number of book and literature enthusiasts.
The ceremony was attended by Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Muhajir Farahi, Deputy Minister for Publications of the Ministry of Information and Culture; Mufti Mohammad Tahir Ahmad, Director General of the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage;  Mawlavi Mohammad Younus Rashid, Deputy Minister for Financial and Administrative Affairs of the Ministry of Public Works; Mawlavi Saaduddin Saeed, Deputy for Financial and Administrative Affairs of the National Environmental Protection Agency; members of the Cultural Commission of the Islamic Emirate; directors of several central departments of the Ministry of Information and Culture; as well as writers and book and literature enthusiasts.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mufti Mohammad Tahir Ahmad, Director General of the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage, said that the law governing the directorate had been endorsed by the Supreme Leader (may Allah preserve him). He added that, in addition to Kabul, work is underway to establish museums in seven zones across the country.
Mr. Ahmad said that the directorate is working to document the achievements of the Islamic Emirate’s Mujahideen from across the country, record major Jihadi events, document atrocities committed against Afghan people by occupying forces, and collect vehicles and equipment left behind on the battlefield for preservation and display in museums.
Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of the intellectual development of young people. He said that the Directorate of Youth Affairs should make greater efforts to familiarize young people with Afghanistan’s history and contribute to shaping their intellectual outlook.
Mawlavi Muttaqi further stated that the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage should document atrocities and injustices committed in Afghanistan by the past three empires and present the documentation to the international community.
Mr. Muhajir Farahi, Deputy Minister for Publications of the Ministry of Information and Culture, called on government institutions to provide broad cooperation to the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage. He stressed the importance of continued efforts by the directorate to document and preserve the country’s history.
Mawlavi Sayed Noor Ahmad Saeed, Director of the Directorate of Jihadi Publications and Library, provided information about the five newly published books.
He explained that “The Agreement to End the Occupation” covers the various stages of negotiations held with the United States in Doha, including the discussions, developments, and political issues addressed throughout the negotiations.
He added that “To the Defender of Islam” contains advice and recommendations for Mujahideen described in the book as striving in the cause of Allah. “The Rulings and Virtues of Supplication” discusses the prayers and supplications made by Mujahideen during the Jihad, which, according to the book, were accepted by Allah and brought about their intended results.
Ustad Hamid Yaqoubi, Adviser to the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage, also provided information about “From the Heights of the Trenches” and “The Sound of My Gun.” He said that “From the Heights of the Trenches” recounts various stories and experiences of Mujahideen and their struggle during their time in the trenches.
He added that “The Sound of My Gun” contains poems, verses, and other poetic works composed by Mujahideen during the Jihad and in connection with their acts of sacrifice.
The five newly published books were prepared by the Directorate of Jihadi Publications and the Library of the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage. The publications cover the lives, sacrifices, memoirs, and various Jihadi-related subjects concerning the Mujahideen of the 20-year revolution.
13 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH
27 August 2026