1966 ⟶ Mullah Omar's title 'Amir al-Mu'minin'
Mullah Omar was acknowledged by a group of around 2,000 scho...
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1966
1996
👑 Mullah Omar's title 'Amir al-Mu'minin'
Mullah Omar was acknowledged by a group of around 2,000 scholars, who bestowed upon him the title of "Amir al-Mu'minin" (Commander of the Faithful). This title is historically given to the leaders of the caliphate in the Islamic world, reflecting his position as the leader of the Muslim community in Afghanistan.⟶
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Afghanistan🚩 Taliban seizes control of Afghanistan
Taliban forces seize control of most of Afghanistan and declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.⟶
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