National Islamic Front of Afghanistan

National Islamic Front of Afghanistan (Mahaz-e Milli-ye Islami-ye Afghanistan, Mahaz-i Milli-yi Islami-yi Afghanistan) is a political party in Afghanistan. It has been led, since its founding, by members of a prominent Sufi family, the Gailani. It is primarily (but not exclusively) a Pashtun party, followers of the Sufi holy man Pir Sayed Ahmed Gailani have a reputation for moderate thought and the traditional mystical and introspective religious currents that characterize Sufism in that sect.

During the Soviet invasion to Afghanistan to organization formed one of the groups of the Peshawar Seven, the main opposition alliance, fighting against the Soviets. During the 90s it was a minor party within the Northern Alliance.

In November 2009 Lal Mohammad, a senior official in the party was assassinated by gunmen mounted on a motorcycle.

Notable members

 * Abdul Rahim Wardak
 * Rahmatullah Safi