'Hitler (Very) Famous Amongst Afghans'

[Shayesta]

Didn't Hitler fight against the U.S. and the Russians as well? And the Jews? The title 'My Fight' attracts many Afghan readers.

In each arbitrary book-store in Kabul, a specimen of Mein Kampf is to be found. The book of Adolf Hitler wins a lot of interest in Afghanistan. Buyers of the book state: 'Hitler was a hero, a good man.'

The admiration for Hitler for a large part is thanks to the fact that Germany and Afghanistan in the previous century had many common enemies, says political scientist Hamid Mubarez in Kabul. 'Both countries fought against the Britons, the Americas and the Russians.' Hitler was seen as the big, strong leader that fought against the common enemy.

The popularity of Hitler is so big that the book is translated in a local Afghan language, Dari. The translation originally was produced in 1972 by a neighbouring country Iran, where a common language is being spoken. Since then thousand Afghans gained knowledge about the 'good' thoughts of the Nazi-leader. Even in the parks of the Afghan capital Kabul you will find many Afghans studying 'Mein Kampf' with high interest. A 25 year old book-seller Najibullah claims he sells at least three to four 'Mein Kampf' books per book, highlighting the from Persian authors to supporters of wars in Hitler's book.


(No idea what to make out of this.)

[graveyardofempires]

is this an attack on Afghans?

[Master Khan]

just because he hates US, russains and Jews lol

[graveyardofempires]

so what is bush and obama known for?

or are you catering fro them?

[Shayesta]

^ Since when did Afghans admire Bush and Obama and call them 'good people'? -_-

[graveyardofempires]

^ Since when did Afghans admire Bush and Obama and call them 'good people'? -_-

doesnt make sense.

we arent jews

[Shayesta]

^ Nor are we Germans, so? -_-

[graveyardofempires]

^
than why are you catering for the jews?

bush and obama massacred Afghans so offcourse Afghans wouldnt like them,you might disagree.

[Talal]

I think its the same story in most of the muslim countries, although "the jew" is a certain factor in his celebrity status in our cultures but mostly its just the kind of power he wielded that earns him most of the admiration. Its this kind of "looking up to the uber powerfuls" mentality that is prevalent in our cultures where people look up to the one who holds power and by power i dont mean a title rather the power to control and conform masses

[Shayesta]

@GOE
When did I ever speak for Jews? And when did I ever speak of Bush and Obama? In fact, where in article did you seen Bush and Obama being mentioned? -_-

[graveyardofempires]

bush/obama= hitler to Afghans

i dont believe in that figure of how many jews killed in ww2,btw hitler was a massmurderer.

[Shayesta]

^ Okay.

[graveyardofempires]

okidoki

[Haris]

Other than the genocide, Hitler did alot of good for his country, perhaps the greatest statesman in history when you look at the state Germany was in before he got into power.
There are many bad people throughout history.
This one is only ever remembered for all the evil that he did and none of the good.


I am glad that they are reading up on him, infact I am glad that they are reading up at all. Perhaps they can learn something (not the killing of course) and be inspired.

If we had someone like Hitler to unite the country under one banner then doubtless Afghanistan would be better off for it.


* No, I am not a neo-nazi, I do not endorse Hitler or his genocide. Just looking at the facts.

[khushal]

I have got no idea what to make out of this article. A country which itself is terrified of injustice is admiring someone who was know for it?

Justice and injustice has nothing to do with it. Hitler, Stalin, Che and the like who fought against the English and French are admired in the Middle East, south and southeast asia, africa, latin and south america especially during the time when they were alive. They are basically admired in lands that were colonized by the British and French for the reason that they fought against the colonial powers who were mainly the British and french. During WW2 and even before, many jews secretely travelled to Iran and Afghanistan with the help of the Iranian government and Afghan government to escape Hitlers crackdown on them.
this whole issue that most people think that hitler is loved in the middle east because he killed jews is false, he was loved because of the common enemy much like the afghan freedom fighters(todays terrorist) were loved by the enemies of the soviet union.