Afghanistan Peace CampaignSome of these scholars consider this decree important and effective in preventing potential harm to women.
A number of religious scholars in the country have welcomed the leader of the Islamic Emirate’s decree on regulations to prevent the construction of windows in buildings facing towards neighbors.
Some of these scholars consider this decree important and effective in preventing potential harm to women.
Haseebullah Hanafi, a religious scholar, stated: “This decree is a good initiative because in Kabul, especially in urban areas, tall buildings often cause religious and social discomfort to the people living in the lower buildings.”
Hussein, a resident of Kabul, said: “This is a very important issue, and we also request people to observe it and ensure its practical implementation.”
Previously, the leader of the Islamic Emirate issued a new decree establishing regulations to prevent the construction of windows in buildings facing neighboring homes, especially areas where women reside.
The decree was issued with the aim of “protecting privacy and preventing potential harm to women.”
According to the decree, if someone constructs a building on their property, they are not allowed to install windows facing areas or courtyards of neighboring homes where women are present.
In one part of the decree, the leader of the Islamic Emirate stated: “The builder cannot construct windows facing the neighboring house where women typically cook, where a water well exists, or where women customarily sit.”
Additionally, the decree emphasized that if a window in an existing building violates these regulations, the owner must block the view using a wall or appropriate coverings.
Another section of the decree specifies: “If someone has constructed a window facing the neighboring house, they are required to build a wall of human height or use other means to eliminate the harm to the neighbor.”
Under this decree, municipalities and relevant departments are tasked with preventing the construction of such windows in new buildings and ensuring “strict supervision” over the implementation of these regulations.