Book Review: AFGHANISTAN - The Graveyard of Superpowers
Afghanistan - The Graveyard of Superpowers by Moulana Afzal Ismail Published by: Muslims at Work Publications, South Africa First Edition: Jumad al-Akhirah 1447 | December 2025 For generations, Afghanistan has been the land where empires invade - and fall. From colonial ambitions and Cold War invasions to modern warfare, the world's mightiest forces have entered its mountains with confidence and departed in defeat. Afghanistan - The Graveyard of Superpowers traces this remarkable pattern through history, analysing the British invasions, the Soviet occupation, the American-led war and the rise of the Taliban. It explores the imani, strategic and cultural forces that shaped Afghan resilience, the media narratives that distorted realities and the lessons the Noble Qur'an offers for understanding conflict. This book reveals why Afghanistan remains unconquered - and why its enemies fear its mujahideen. 〰 〰 〰 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 This is a brilliant work by the hard worki...