Dom is correct. The Afghans generally have followed a strict orthodox version of Islam. I own many pulwars and no outward display of gold. Not all of the forbidden items in Islam are always paid attention to. Example you can drink beer in some Muslic countries but there is a black covering over the entrance it is not served where people can see it and there is a large stigma attached to drinking. Islam is so intwined in the arabic language and the cultures of these societies that it affects most aspects of day to day life. so no gold,no pigs,no pictures of Mohammad,no depictions of human forms in decoration,etc etc. But yes some of these rules are broken at times
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