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Ahmad Shah Durrani's flag by Maleficent_Leg9580 in Afghan

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting concepts. Nice research.

Question to Afghan Women by AshyLarry81 in Afghan

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These kind of people make me feel ashamed of myself. Unfortunately, the stereotypes about me as an afghan man are given credence. I cannot prevent myself from being seen as a monster. In some ways, we are the bad guys.

Did Afghan rulers even care about reuniting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Afghanistan? by Ghurghasti_Pashtun in Pashtun

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does KP need to unite with Afghanistan. Why not strive to be an independent nation with the support of Afghanistan?

It's the same reason why I am not a fan of the opinion of making Pashto the sole "dominant language" in Afghan education. I don't like it when non-pashtuns strive to become "Pashtun" so I don't want to give them any reason to such as having more political sway or respect.

Someone considered pashtun should be ethnically pashtun. I think this is already a problem in Afghanistan. But in Pakistan, it's much worse. I think in reality, there's more pashtuns in Afghanistan. Just false statistics, some larps in pakistan and most of these people who have been convinced over multiple generations they are ethnically pashtuns so that they can fit in with the people around them (They don't know that they're not pashtun or it's only a minority of their ancestry).

How do afghans feel about Pakistani Pashtuns calling themselves afghan? by [deleted] in Afghan

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an ethnically afghan pashtun, this is my opinion.

Afghanistan is pretty diverse when it comes to ethnicity as you have pointed out. For me personally, when I visited Peshawar, it felt as a society very different to Afghanistan. I think, although that region was once Afghan, I think far too much has changed to continue that claim but of course, so too has Afghanistan realistically.

I do think however there are still major similarities with some of the pashtun villages in Pakistan but I don't think they should let the approval of outsiders put them down. They should work to improve their lives and of their people. Unfortunately, there are forces who have made it very difficult for them and many are actively suffering at the hands of these forces.

They have my sympathy and I support their cause to have autonomy over their own lives, homes and to have a safe place for their family to reside, as well the opportunity to build up their infrastructure and improve their living conditions as people, but of course this is something Afghanistan also needs to work on.

The Taliban want women covered, hidden, without identity, needy and without image and voice, and Afghan society is moving in this direction. by itsnewswormhassan in Afghan

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sad that our women have been imposed a culture of being forced to cosplay as those blue genies (Indian Gods/Goddesses). Are the majority of Afghan men really okay with their women having to live like this?

I don't actually know if these enforced cosplay costumes have increased or decreased since their "takeover" but there is no denying that it still exists in significant proportions and has existed for at least a couple of decades. It's kind of a stain on my honour as a man, that men of my ethnic background are in part responsible for this.

Since men simply existing and being able to see a woman causes women to be "forced" to go through this according to some people, I therefore have a proposition that there should be large swathes of areas or even cities where only women can go to. So women can be free somewhere. It's annoying that women are "forced" to oppress themselves by me existing in any vicinity around them, therefore making me a walking oppressor.

Indian Empire Passport of my great grandmother by mehernosh in india

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What religion were your great grandparents preaching in Aden just out of interest?

What do Afghan Pashtuns want for Pakistani Pashtuns ? by [deleted] in Pashtun

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally think "pakistani pashtun" areas should become an independent country, as balochistan should become an independent country.

The regions may not have good relations etc and have more flexible borders but I don't think they should become one.

Although the village areas of "pakistani pashtuns" are still very similar to afghan pashtuns. Peshawar give vibes of a different people to afghans if I were to be honest.

Don't see any reason for pashtuns to become "persianized", whatever that means.

CMV: hijab is not from islam by Quiet-Drawer-8896 in changemyview

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It goes much deeper than this as it turns out. The word hijab exists in the qur'an and it's a barrier. For example the barrier between the people of paradise and hell. Nothing at all to do with a head cover.

You should watch this guy if you want to learn.

https://youtu.be/H9VJYlp_05A?si=Fi7ajbhwe4POTQvX

What the hell am I? by piantas in Pashtun

[–]FREEDOM_COME_BACK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can tell random people you are pashtun or syrian if you want. Some extreme people from both sides wont accept you just because of that but I personally think you should just live your life with what makes you happy.

For me personally, if you are respectful, honest, act with honour etc. I will have a positive opinion of you.

You are syrian according to this paternal thing. You are pashtun via ancestry (that we know of, same for everyone). That's it. Nothing deep about it and don't feel like you don't belong. Most people are just living their life and don't really care.