- 'Having English, American, and French hairstyles is in violation of Shari'a' 
- Women cannot carry cellphones or take selfies 
- Shaving beards and having music in mobile phones are outlawed

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Afghan Taliban organization) has yet to be recognized internationally as the legal and legitimate government of Afghanistan. However, the Islamic Emirate officials have begun executing orders for the enforcement of Islamic shari'a tenets, as detailed below:

"All the respected and religious people of Nijrab District are advised to take the below points seriously and implement them in their true sprit for the protection of their own and their families' honor.

"1. Having English, American, and French hairstyles is in violation of shari'a and the youth must stop these practices. The barbers should also stop shaving beards as shaving the beard is a great sin in Islam.

"2. [Males] must wear a cap on their heads, especially when offering prayers.

"3. The sitting of women and girls on roadsides without covering their heads is strictly prohibited. They should stop doing so. Otherwise, legal action will be taken against their guardians such as their fathers, brothers, or maternal or paternal uncles.

"4. Women and girls should not carry mobile phones with cameras.

"5. Women and girls cannot go out or on a trip without a mehram, and they must observe Islamic hijab.

"6. All drivers and car owners are asked not to allow women without observing Islamic hijab to ride in their vehicles.

"7. Prayer leaders in mosques are seriously requested to explain [the importance of] Islamic hijab to the people in light of the Koran and Hadith [the sayings and deeds of Muhammad, founder of Islam].

"8. Prayer leaders in mosques are seriously urged to explain the obligation of jihad to people in light of Koran and Sunnah [traditions] of Prophet Muhammad.

"9. The presence of songs and immoral films on youths' mobile phones is prohibited.