An additional 30 minutes a day are taken by Islamic studies, taught by the local mullahs following a textbook written by Mr. Qalamuddin and approved by the Afghan authorities.

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Hers, much more a textbook, is clearly written, with a checklist at the end of each chapter, invaluable for students.

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