The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Abu Bark al-Baghdadi survived an attempted coup led byAbu Muath al-Jazairi, a rival Jihadist. just visit at https://americantruthproject.org/
The Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, seeks to establish a global caliphate and impose its extreme version of Sharia law worldwide. It was founded in Iraq in 1999 and is now the most powerful and well-funded terrorist group in the world, controlling large swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria. Led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS commits horrific acts of violence such as mass executions, beheadings, and burning people alive in an effort to terrorize its enemies and attract new followers to its cause. It poses a major threat through both its territorial control and its calls for "lone wolf" attacks in Western countries.
Middle-Eastern rules (Upper-Intermediate Introduction)M B
This document profiles several past and present Middle Eastern rulers, including Osama Bin Laden, the former al-Qaeda leader killed in 2011 for his role in 9/11; Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator accused of killing thousands of his opponents; Hamid Karzai, the democratically elected former president of Afghanistan; Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president ousted in 2011; Muammar al-Gaddafi, the former Libyan dictator who ruled for 42 years until 2011; Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the religious hardliner who served as president of Iran; and Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi dictator who was hanged in 2006 for his crimes.
1) Boko Haram, a radical Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria, has used many female suicide bombers, some as young as 7 years old, killing thousands.
2) While some suicide bombers believe they will receive rewards like 72 virgins in heaven, the document argues the Quran does not specify this and the goal is generally to please Allah through becoming a martyr.
3) However, the document also notes that parts of the Quran promote violence and radical terrorists ignore passages protecting innocents, though most Muslims are nonviolent.
The document discusses the spread of the extremist Wahhabi ideology by regimes in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. It argues that this ideology contradicts the true spirit of Islam, which promotes liberalism, equality, justice, and respect for all religions. It criticizes Western leaders for supporting these regimes and failing to curb the propagation of Wahhabism, which spreads hatred against non-Muslims and non-Wahhabi Muslims. The document calls on Western nations to instead support progressive Islamic voices that promote peace, pluralism and human rights.
This document provides an overview of Muslim extremism from a historical perspective. It discusses key figures and events that helped shaped extremist movements like Salafism, Muslim Brotherhood, Al Qaeda, and Hamas. These include Ibn Taamiya in the Middle Ages, Sayyid Qutb and his influential book Milestones, and current leaders like Ayman al-Zawahiri, Usama bin Laden, and Khalid Mashal of Hamas. The document also examines the roles of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, and Muqtada al-Sadr in relation to extremism.
The document discusses the history and rise of religious fanaticism in the late 20th century. It provides examples of numerous extremist religious groups from this time period across different regions, including Al-Qaeda, the Taliban in Afghanistan, and militant groups in India, Pakistan, Algeria and other areas. The impact of religious fanaticism discussed includes religious conflict, violence, destruction, and the rise of terrorism.
The Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, seeks to establish a global caliphate and impose its extreme version of Sharia law worldwide. It was founded in Iraq in 1999 and is now the most powerful and well-funded terrorist group in the world, controlling large swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria. Led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS commits horrific acts of violence such as mass executions, beheadings, and burning people alive in an effort to terrorize its enemies and attract new followers to its cause. It poses a major threat through both its territorial control and its calls for "lone wolf" attacks in Western countries.
Middle-Eastern rules (Upper-Intermediate Introduction)M B
This document profiles several past and present Middle Eastern rulers, including Osama Bin Laden, the former al-Qaeda leader killed in 2011 for his role in 9/11; Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator accused of killing thousands of his opponents; Hamid Karzai, the democratically elected former president of Afghanistan; Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian president ousted in 2011; Muammar al-Gaddafi, the former Libyan dictator who ruled for 42 years until 2011; Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the religious hardliner who served as president of Iran; and Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi dictator who was hanged in 2006 for his crimes.
1) Boko Haram, a radical Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria, has used many female suicide bombers, some as young as 7 years old, killing thousands.
2) While some suicide bombers believe they will receive rewards like 72 virgins in heaven, the document argues the Quran does not specify this and the goal is generally to please Allah through becoming a martyr.
3) However, the document also notes that parts of the Quran promote violence and radical terrorists ignore passages protecting innocents, though most Muslims are nonviolent.
The document discusses the spread of the extremist Wahhabi ideology by regimes in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. It argues that this ideology contradicts the true spirit of Islam, which promotes liberalism, equality, justice, and respect for all religions. It criticizes Western leaders for supporting these regimes and failing to curb the propagation of Wahhabism, which spreads hatred against non-Muslims and non-Wahhabi Muslims. The document calls on Western nations to instead support progressive Islamic voices that promote peace, pluralism and human rights.
This document provides an overview of Muslim extremism from a historical perspective. It discusses key figures and events that helped shaped extremist movements like Salafism, Muslim Brotherhood, Al Qaeda, and Hamas. These include Ibn Taamiya in the Middle Ages, Sayyid Qutb and his influential book Milestones, and current leaders like Ayman al-Zawahiri, Usama bin Laden, and Khalid Mashal of Hamas. The document also examines the roles of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, and Muqtada al-Sadr in relation to extremism.
The document discusses the history and rise of religious fanaticism in the late 20th century. It provides examples of numerous extremist religious groups from this time period across different regions, including Al-Qaeda, the Taliban in Afghanistan, and militant groups in India, Pakistan, Algeria and other areas. The impact of religious fanaticism discussed includes religious conflict, violence, destruction, and the rise of terrorism.
Fundamentalism refers to a reactionary movement among religious groups who strongly reject aspects of modernism and secularism. Fundamentalists believe they alone have access to absolute religious truth and morality. They take religious texts literally and believe in returning to a mythical past. Fundamentalism has emerged as a force across major religions in opposition to trends like democracy, pluralism, and women's rights. While most fundamentalists oppose modern values peacefully, some use violence to achieve their ends.
ISIS seeks to establish a caliphate governed by strict Sharia law. It controls parts of Iraq and Syria and commits acts of extreme violence. While it broke from Al-Qaeda, ISIS aims to wage religious war and expand its territory. It attracts followers through propaganda promoting religious purity, heroism, and belonging. However, ISIS does not represent most Muslims and its harsh rules negatively impact local populations. The international community has undertaken military action against ISIS but reducing radicalization may require additional non-violent strategies.
The document discusses Islam and terrorism. It defines Islam as a religion of peace originating from the Arabic word "Silmun" meaning peace. Terrorism is defined as the use or threat of violence for political, religious, or ideological goals. The document argues that true Islam does not support terrorism or violence against non-Muslims, as the Quran and hadiths promote peace, equality and freedom of religion. However, some misguided individuals claim terrorism in the name of establishing Islam worldwide. In reality, Islam and terrorism have no relationship. Education of children about Islam's true teachings can help prevent the spread of terrorism.
Study guide security council rotaract global mun 2015Adrian Dan Pop
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought,
conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have a religion or
whatever belief of his choice, and freedom, either individually or in community with others
and in public or private,to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance,
practice and teaching.
Rotaract Global Model United Nations; Belgrade 26 – 30 August, 2015
There are a variety of reasons that people decide to join the Islamic State. Through its propaganda and recruitment process, IS targets those who are outcasts in their community or minorities in their country or who have been discriminated against in a Western context. This presentation is built to combat the kind of misinformation that IS uses to gain recruits.
The document discusses the rise of Islamic terrorism around the world. It describes how Wahhabism and the Salafist movement in the 18th century laid the ideological foundations for modern terrorist groups. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in 1928, has also heavily influenced modern terrorism and seeks to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate. Groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Boko Haram have been inspired by the Brotherhood's doctrines and goal of spreading Islam through military jihad. The document examines the Brotherhood's history and gradual strategy to recreate the caliphate through political and social influence operations.
ISIS has gone through several name changes and originated as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. It is led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and broke from Al-Qaeda in 2013 by expanding into Syria against their wishes. ISIS follows an extreme Salafist ideology and seeks to establish a caliphate, carrying out brutal acts of violence to achieve and maintain control over territory in Iraq and Syria. Their propaganda utilizes various media to spread their message and recruit adherents worldwide. Understanding their ideology and messaging techniques is important to developing strategies to counter ISIS propaganda.
Lesson 6 Sects Splinters and Rise of the MahdiAustin Boyd
This document provides an overview of the various sects and branches within Islam, including their origins and beliefs. It discusses the main division between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, tracing this split back to disagreements over leadership following the Prophet Muhammad's death. Several offshoots are also examined, such as Sufism with its mystical practices and the Nation of Islam in America. A key difference between Sunni and Shi'a concerns the latter's belief in a future Mahdi who will return to establish justice before the final judgment.
Shia Islam was created in 632 AD and has approximately 150 million followers currently. It is the second largest sect of Islam after Sunni Islam. Shia Islam is based on teachings from the Quran and they revere key figures like Ali, Muhammad, Allah, and Husayn. There are differences in religious views and practices between Shia and Sunni Islam. A defining event for Shia Islam was the massacre of Ali's son Husayn which led to the emergence of Shia Islam after the death of Muhammad.
WTT: Extremism in the Middle East and Africa (Jordan Anderson)WarwickThinkTank
The PowerPoint slides from Warwick Think Tank's event on Tuesday Oct 14, 2014, edited for public distribution. The discussion was led by Mr Jordan Anderson.
Warwick Think Tank is a student society at the University of Warwick. It is the first student-led think tank in the country, affiliated with the prominent national think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), and the global student think tank network, Campus Policy.
Jordan Anderson is an MA Intelligence and International Security graduate from KCL and world-class public speaker and debater. Currently working at a foreign embassy, he is also the 2014 World Debating Masters Champion. He led the discussion on ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Boko Haram - what unites them, what divides them, and various responses to them.
While terrorism continues to make headlines around the world, some researchers have suggested that terrorists are mentally ill and have used labels such as psychopathic or sociopathic, narcissistic, paranoid and schizophrenic. Others have argued that there is no evidence to indicate that they are mentally ill, disordered, psychopathic or otherwise psychologically abnormal.
The Royal's Dr. AG Ahmed, Dr. Wadgy Loza and Dr. Pius Adesanmi discuss research findings and reflect on the new meanings and manifestations of terrorism and extremism in Canada and around the world.
Islam is a religion of over 1 billion followers worldwide. It is not a new religion but continues the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism and Christianity. The core beliefs of Islam include the oneness of God, faith in prophets including Jesus and Muhammad, holy books such as the Quran, and Judgment Day. Terrorism involves violence against civilians for political goals and is forbidden in Islam. Jihad refers to internal spiritual struggle or external fighting, but only in self-defense and with strict ethical rules of engagement. The document seeks to clarify misunderstandings about Islam and distinguish it from terrorist groups that claim to act in its name.
The Islamic State: A Video Introduction with Aaron ZelinScott Rogers
The Islamic State has evolved over time, starting as al-Qaeda in Iraq in 2004 and becoming the Islamic State of Iraq in 2006. It expanded to Syria in 2013 as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. Key reasons for its resurgence include the American withdrawal from Iraq in 2011, the Syrian civil war providing new recruits and resources, and Iraqi Sunni grievances. The declaration of a caliphate in 2014 was a major development and attracted thousands of foreign fighters due to promises of dignity, identity, and empowerment. While the Islamic State focuses on state-building, al-Qaeda prioritizes attacking the West. Governance has proven difficult as services have been used more for propaganda. Inspired attacks
The document summarizes the history and operations of Turkish Hezbollah, a militant Islamic extremist group based in Turkey. It details that the group was founded in 1987 with the goal of establishing an independent Islamic state in Turkey. It spread throughout the country after starting primarily in Diyarbakir. While the group carried out many violent attacks against government, military and other targets over the years, it has since lost its leadership and many members have been killed, imprisoned or fled Turkey. Some remnants may still be trying to reconstitute the group from abroad.
The document discusses the common misconceptions that Muslims are fundamentalists and terrorists, and that Islam was spread by the sword. It provides several arguments against these ideas:
1) Not all fundamentalists are bad, and a Muslim fundamentalist simply means one who follows the teachings of Islam which promote peace.
2) Islam could not have been spread by the sword as Muslims ruled many lands like Spain and India for centuries without converting the majority of people, who remained non-Muslim.
3) The rapid spread of Islam was due to the inherent appeal of its message of equality, justice, and rational thinking. The Quran explicitly prohibits compulsion in religion.
The document provides an overview of Divine Command Theory and its application in major world religions including Islam and Judaism. It discusses how the theory proposes that morality is dependent on God and that moral obligations consist of obedience to God's commands. It then summarizes key aspects of Islam and Judaism including their conceptions of God, pillars, commandments, and views on human nature and the afterlife.
OLLI, Session 3, From Hybrids to Homegrown Terror & Radicalization, Spring 20...DavidMcCuan
al-Qaeda provided financial and military support
- 2013: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi announced that Nusra Front
is under his command now – but Nusra Front refused to
submit to ISIS
- 2014: al-Qaeda broke up with ISIS because of its brutality
and its claim to establish a Caliphate immediately
- Today: Nusra Front is still active in Syria, cooperating with
other rebel groups against Assad
- ISIS established its own terrorist infrastructure in Syria too
The Caliphate
- 2014 June: ISIS declared the establishment of the Caliphate
and named al-Baghdadi as Caliph Ibrahim
- Aim
1) The document discusses the rise of the Islamic State (IS) militant group and the potential terrorism risk they pose. It traces their origins from Al Qaeda in Iraq and expansion across Syria and Iraq in recent years.
2) The IS now controls significant territory and resources in the region and has established itself as a "caliphate", though no country recognizes it as a sovereign state. It generates revenue through oil assets and other means.
3) While the immediate terrorism threat from IS abroad may be low as they focus on regional battles, involvement of Western countries could motivate IS to attack soft targets globally. IS recruits foreigners who could aid international attacks, and their social media propaganda aids recruitment.
1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss2-Discuss ways .docxlindorffgarrik
1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss
2-Discuss ways to improve parole so that offenders have a better chance of being successful in the community
3-
What are the barriers that parolees face when they return to the community that contribute to them failing
In order to receive full credit (25 points) you must use the references and you must submit at least 3 well developed
paragraphs
.
Part two
After you read the lecture for chapter 11, answer the following questions.
1. What is
Jihadi
Salafism?
2. Discuss the results of N.W. Z
ackie's
examination of the manual on "A Call to Global Islamic Resistance" by
Abu
Musab
al
Suri
.
3. Describe the origins
of
al
Qaeda
.
Use notes to answer questions.
Chapter 11-Lecture Notes
I.
Jihadist Networks
Jihadi Salafism:
Jihadi Salafism (also referred to as Salafi Jihadism, Salafism, Salafists, or Salafis), a medieval interpretation of Islam that developed when Arabs were being threatened by Europeans. Jihadi Salafism represents a minority and frequently internally condemned interpretation of Islam, but it is a distinct theological strain of Sunni Islam supported by a global network of scholars, websites, media outlets, and social networks. Bunzel says it is deeply rooted in a theology of militancy. The Muslim Brotherhood champions one school. It formed in Egypt to oppose European imperial rule, to purify religion through education and social service, and to seek the restoration of the caliphate at some distant point in history. A more violent school, represented by ISIS and al Qaeda, seeks to purify Islam and rid Muslim lands of Western influence. ISIS embraces a more extreme intolerant version of Salafism seeking to purge the religion of what it believes are un-Islamic practices, eradicating Shi’ites, and waging offensive wars. Salafis see themselves as the only “true” Muslims, and they have assumed the authority to denounce fellow Muslims “heretics” if they disagree with Jihadi Salafi theology. William McCants (2014a) adds that Jihadi Salafism includes an apocalyptic interpretation of Islam that believes Salafis are called to usher in the final days of creation.
Muslim Brotherhood:
An organization founded by Hassan al Banna in 1928 to recapture the spirit and religious purity of the period of Mohammed and the four Rightly Guided caliphs. The Brotherhood seeks to create a single Muslim nation through education and religious reform. A militant wing founded by Sayyid Qutb sought the same objective through violence. Hamas, a group that defines itself as the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, has rejected the multinational approach in favor of creating a Muslim Palestine.
Al Qaeda:
Al Qaeda from Inception to 9/11 Al Qaeda’s origins can be traced to the Cold War. From 1945 until 1991, the United States and former Soviet Union fought one another with surrogates to avoid a direct superpower nuclear confrontation. Islamic radicals hated Communists for their atheism, and thi.
Fundamentalism refers to a reactionary movement among religious groups who strongly reject aspects of modernism and secularism. Fundamentalists believe they alone have access to absolute religious truth and morality. They take religious texts literally and believe in returning to a mythical past. Fundamentalism has emerged as a force across major religions in opposition to trends like democracy, pluralism, and women's rights. While most fundamentalists oppose modern values peacefully, some use violence to achieve their ends.
ISIS seeks to establish a caliphate governed by strict Sharia law. It controls parts of Iraq and Syria and commits acts of extreme violence. While it broke from Al-Qaeda, ISIS aims to wage religious war and expand its territory. It attracts followers through propaganda promoting religious purity, heroism, and belonging. However, ISIS does not represent most Muslims and its harsh rules negatively impact local populations. The international community has undertaken military action against ISIS but reducing radicalization may require additional non-violent strategies.
The document discusses Islam and terrorism. It defines Islam as a religion of peace originating from the Arabic word "Silmun" meaning peace. Terrorism is defined as the use or threat of violence for political, religious, or ideological goals. The document argues that true Islam does not support terrorism or violence against non-Muslims, as the Quran and hadiths promote peace, equality and freedom of religion. However, some misguided individuals claim terrorism in the name of establishing Islam worldwide. In reality, Islam and terrorism have no relationship. Education of children about Islam's true teachings can help prevent the spread of terrorism.
Study guide security council rotaract global mun 2015Adrian Dan Pop
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought,
conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have a religion or
whatever belief of his choice, and freedom, either individually or in community with others
and in public or private,to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance,
practice and teaching.
Rotaract Global Model United Nations; Belgrade 26 – 30 August, 2015
There are a variety of reasons that people decide to join the Islamic State. Through its propaganda and recruitment process, IS targets those who are outcasts in their community or minorities in their country or who have been discriminated against in a Western context. This presentation is built to combat the kind of misinformation that IS uses to gain recruits.
The document discusses the rise of Islamic terrorism around the world. It describes how Wahhabism and the Salafist movement in the 18th century laid the ideological foundations for modern terrorist groups. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in 1928, has also heavily influenced modern terrorism and seeks to establish a worldwide Islamic caliphate. Groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Boko Haram have been inspired by the Brotherhood's doctrines and goal of spreading Islam through military jihad. The document examines the Brotherhood's history and gradual strategy to recreate the caliphate through political and social influence operations.
ISIS has gone through several name changes and originated as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. It is led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and broke from Al-Qaeda in 2013 by expanding into Syria against their wishes. ISIS follows an extreme Salafist ideology and seeks to establish a caliphate, carrying out brutal acts of violence to achieve and maintain control over territory in Iraq and Syria. Their propaganda utilizes various media to spread their message and recruit adherents worldwide. Understanding their ideology and messaging techniques is important to developing strategies to counter ISIS propaganda.
Lesson 6 Sects Splinters and Rise of the MahdiAustin Boyd
This document provides an overview of the various sects and branches within Islam, including their origins and beliefs. It discusses the main division between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, tracing this split back to disagreements over leadership following the Prophet Muhammad's death. Several offshoots are also examined, such as Sufism with its mystical practices and the Nation of Islam in America. A key difference between Sunni and Shi'a concerns the latter's belief in a future Mahdi who will return to establish justice before the final judgment.
Shia Islam was created in 632 AD and has approximately 150 million followers currently. It is the second largest sect of Islam after Sunni Islam. Shia Islam is based on teachings from the Quran and they revere key figures like Ali, Muhammad, Allah, and Husayn. There are differences in religious views and practices between Shia and Sunni Islam. A defining event for Shia Islam was the massacre of Ali's son Husayn which led to the emergence of Shia Islam after the death of Muhammad.
WTT: Extremism in the Middle East and Africa (Jordan Anderson)WarwickThinkTank
The PowerPoint slides from Warwick Think Tank's event on Tuesday Oct 14, 2014, edited for public distribution. The discussion was led by Mr Jordan Anderson.
Warwick Think Tank is a student society at the University of Warwick. It is the first student-led think tank in the country, affiliated with the prominent national think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), and the global student think tank network, Campus Policy.
Jordan Anderson is an MA Intelligence and International Security graduate from KCL and world-class public speaker and debater. Currently working at a foreign embassy, he is also the 2014 World Debating Masters Champion. He led the discussion on ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Boko Haram - what unites them, what divides them, and various responses to them.
While terrorism continues to make headlines around the world, some researchers have suggested that terrorists are mentally ill and have used labels such as psychopathic or sociopathic, narcissistic, paranoid and schizophrenic. Others have argued that there is no evidence to indicate that they are mentally ill, disordered, psychopathic or otherwise psychologically abnormal.
The Royal's Dr. AG Ahmed, Dr. Wadgy Loza and Dr. Pius Adesanmi discuss research findings and reflect on the new meanings and manifestations of terrorism and extremism in Canada and around the world.
Islam is a religion of over 1 billion followers worldwide. It is not a new religion but continues the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism and Christianity. The core beliefs of Islam include the oneness of God, faith in prophets including Jesus and Muhammad, holy books such as the Quran, and Judgment Day. Terrorism involves violence against civilians for political goals and is forbidden in Islam. Jihad refers to internal spiritual struggle or external fighting, but only in self-defense and with strict ethical rules of engagement. The document seeks to clarify misunderstandings about Islam and distinguish it from terrorist groups that claim to act in its name.
The Islamic State: A Video Introduction with Aaron ZelinScott Rogers
The Islamic State has evolved over time, starting as al-Qaeda in Iraq in 2004 and becoming the Islamic State of Iraq in 2006. It expanded to Syria in 2013 as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham. Key reasons for its resurgence include the American withdrawal from Iraq in 2011, the Syrian civil war providing new recruits and resources, and Iraqi Sunni grievances. The declaration of a caliphate in 2014 was a major development and attracted thousands of foreign fighters due to promises of dignity, identity, and empowerment. While the Islamic State focuses on state-building, al-Qaeda prioritizes attacking the West. Governance has proven difficult as services have been used more for propaganda. Inspired attacks
The document summarizes the history and operations of Turkish Hezbollah, a militant Islamic extremist group based in Turkey. It details that the group was founded in 1987 with the goal of establishing an independent Islamic state in Turkey. It spread throughout the country after starting primarily in Diyarbakir. While the group carried out many violent attacks against government, military and other targets over the years, it has since lost its leadership and many members have been killed, imprisoned or fled Turkey. Some remnants may still be trying to reconstitute the group from abroad.
The document discusses the common misconceptions that Muslims are fundamentalists and terrorists, and that Islam was spread by the sword. It provides several arguments against these ideas:
1) Not all fundamentalists are bad, and a Muslim fundamentalist simply means one who follows the teachings of Islam which promote peace.
2) Islam could not have been spread by the sword as Muslims ruled many lands like Spain and India for centuries without converting the majority of people, who remained non-Muslim.
3) The rapid spread of Islam was due to the inherent appeal of its message of equality, justice, and rational thinking. The Quran explicitly prohibits compulsion in religion.
The document provides an overview of Divine Command Theory and its application in major world religions including Islam and Judaism. It discusses how the theory proposes that morality is dependent on God and that moral obligations consist of obedience to God's commands. It then summarizes key aspects of Islam and Judaism including their conceptions of God, pillars, commandments, and views on human nature and the afterlife.
OLLI, Session 3, From Hybrids to Homegrown Terror & Radicalization, Spring 20...DavidMcCuan
al-Qaeda provided financial and military support
- 2013: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi announced that Nusra Front
is under his command now – but Nusra Front refused to
submit to ISIS
- 2014: al-Qaeda broke up with ISIS because of its brutality
and its claim to establish a Caliphate immediately
- Today: Nusra Front is still active in Syria, cooperating with
other rebel groups against Assad
- ISIS established its own terrorist infrastructure in Syria too
The Caliphate
- 2014 June: ISIS declared the establishment of the Caliphate
and named al-Baghdadi as Caliph Ibrahim
- Aim
1) The document discusses the rise of the Islamic State (IS) militant group and the potential terrorism risk they pose. It traces their origins from Al Qaeda in Iraq and expansion across Syria and Iraq in recent years.
2) The IS now controls significant territory and resources in the region and has established itself as a "caliphate", though no country recognizes it as a sovereign state. It generates revenue through oil assets and other means.
3) While the immediate terrorism threat from IS abroad may be low as they focus on regional battles, involvement of Western countries could motivate IS to attack soft targets globally. IS recruits foreigners who could aid international attacks, and their social media propaganda aids recruitment.
1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss2-Discuss ways .docxlindorffgarrik
1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss
2-Discuss ways to improve parole so that offenders have a better chance of being successful in the community
3-
What are the barriers that parolees face when they return to the community that contribute to them failing
In order to receive full credit (25 points) you must use the references and you must submit at least 3 well developed
paragraphs
.
Part two
After you read the lecture for chapter 11, answer the following questions.
1. What is
Jihadi
Salafism?
2. Discuss the results of N.W. Z
ackie's
examination of the manual on "A Call to Global Islamic Resistance" by
Abu
Musab
al
Suri
.
3. Describe the origins
of
al
Qaeda
.
Use notes to answer questions.
Chapter 11-Lecture Notes
I.
Jihadist Networks
Jihadi Salafism:
Jihadi Salafism (also referred to as Salafi Jihadism, Salafism, Salafists, or Salafis), a medieval interpretation of Islam that developed when Arabs were being threatened by Europeans. Jihadi Salafism represents a minority and frequently internally condemned interpretation of Islam, but it is a distinct theological strain of Sunni Islam supported by a global network of scholars, websites, media outlets, and social networks. Bunzel says it is deeply rooted in a theology of militancy. The Muslim Brotherhood champions one school. It formed in Egypt to oppose European imperial rule, to purify religion through education and social service, and to seek the restoration of the caliphate at some distant point in history. A more violent school, represented by ISIS and al Qaeda, seeks to purify Islam and rid Muslim lands of Western influence. ISIS embraces a more extreme intolerant version of Salafism seeking to purge the religion of what it believes are un-Islamic practices, eradicating Shi’ites, and waging offensive wars. Salafis see themselves as the only “true” Muslims, and they have assumed the authority to denounce fellow Muslims “heretics” if they disagree with Jihadi Salafi theology. William McCants (2014a) adds that Jihadi Salafism includes an apocalyptic interpretation of Islam that believes Salafis are called to usher in the final days of creation.
Muslim Brotherhood:
An organization founded by Hassan al Banna in 1928 to recapture the spirit and religious purity of the period of Mohammed and the four Rightly Guided caliphs. The Brotherhood seeks to create a single Muslim nation through education and religious reform. A militant wing founded by Sayyid Qutb sought the same objective through violence. Hamas, a group that defines itself as the Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, has rejected the multinational approach in favor of creating a Muslim Palestine.
Al Qaeda:
Al Qaeda from Inception to 9/11 Al Qaeda’s origins can be traced to the Cold War. From 1945 until 1991, the United States and former Soviet Union fought one another with surrogates to avoid a direct superpower nuclear confrontation. Islamic radicals hated Communists for their atheism, and thi.
The document discusses the complex relationships between various Islamist groups operating in Syria and Iraq, including ISIS, Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Nusra, and other factions. It notes that Al-Nusra wanted to create its own Islamic state in Syria, competing with ISIS which wanted a unified Islamic state across Syria and Iraq. Meanwhile, countries like Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia supported different factions and plans for the future of Syria and Iraq, sometimes coming into conflict with each other and with Iran and Russia's backing of Assad. Over time the situation continued shifting as the goals and alliances of these groups changed.
the ppt is about the rise of islamic state and the current situation of coalition forces... the economy of the group and the measures to curbe the group
Al Qaeda is the terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in 1988. The group’s ideology is founded on the premise that Muslims who follow secular leaders are treating these leaders as gods, and therefore, are apostates because they are disobeying the first principle in Islam, the assertion that “There is no deity but Allah.” Adherents to this ideology claim to be defending Islam when they kill these Muslims and Westerners who advocate or support this form of apostasy. Al Qaeda’s goal is to liberate Muslim lands of “apostate” governments and establish an Islamic state, a caliphate, in their stead.
Osama bin Laden envisioned al Qaeda as a global network that led the jihad against the United States, the West, and allied Muslim governments. The group known today as al Qaeda core serves as the center of the al Qaeda network, which now also includes groups recognized by the al Qaeda emir, or leader, as affiliates. These are al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, al Shabaab, al Qaeda in Iraq, Jabhat al Nusra, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, and the Islamic Emirate of the Caucasus. Recovered al Qaeda correspondence, especially from the Abbottabad raid, reveals continued communications about ongoing developments and operations between senior leaders in Pakistan and leaders of affiliated groups.
Read more at www.criticalthreats.org/al-qaeda/al-qaeda-affiliates
The document provides background information on terrorism and al-Qaeda. It discusses various definitions of terrorism, the philosophical roots and early leaders of al-Qaeda including Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Yusuf Azzam. Profiles of typical al-Qaeda members are presented, showing most are well-educated young men from caring families who were radicalized through social bonds rather than mental illness or poverty. Al-Qaeda's goals are to remove Western influence from Muslim lands and establish sharia law globally, as outlined in bin Laden's 1998 fatwa declaring war on Americans.
ISIS, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, is a Sunni jihadist group that follows an extremist interpretation of Islam. It controls large swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria and seeks to establish a caliphate and implement Sharia law. ISIS uses extreme violence including beheadings and mass executions to expand its territory and influence while attracting new members through social media and promises of living in an Islamic utopia under strict Sharia law. The group's violent actions and declaration of a caliphate have been criticized by Muslim scholars and governments around the world.
8 hour workshop on American born terrorists.
This presentation covers 40 Americans that chose to join 4 well-known jihadist terror groups. Three case studies (folders with documents that cover 4 of the terrorists with cases that raise doubts on their guilt) are used to make this class interactive
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1. The Noose is Tightening
The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Abu Bark al-Baghdadi
survived an attempted coup led byAbu Muath al-Jazairi, a rival Jihadist. There’s
now a contract and a hefty reward promised to anyone who kills Abu Muath al-
Jazairi. Internal fighting continues to plague the fading terrorist organization.
The attempted assassination took place on January 10 in Hajin—one of the last
ISIS strongholds in Syria. Two people died in the attack.Explicitly implicating al-
Jazairi in the attack and offering cash money to assassinate him is an unusual step
that points to the desperate tactics ISIS is using in trying to prevent the collapse of
its house of false ideology cards.
Little is confirmed about Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi,the Iraqi-born Isis leader. He
supposedly graduated fromSaddam University in Baghdad with a doctorate in
Islamic/Quranic studies before joining the Radical Islamic group that calls for a
worldwide Muslim caliphate. Al-Baghdadi took over ISIS leadership in 2010.
Baghdadi is estimated to be 47 years old. His father and grandfathers were
farmers and his uncle served in Saddam’s security services.
Following the death of Osama bin Laden at the hands of US Special Forces,al-
Baghdadi praised the dead al Qada founder and threatened violent reprisal. His
2. threat was followed by an attack in Hilla that killed 24 policemen and wounded
72.A long string of ISIS suicide attacks followed. The reprisals included raids,
suicide attacks, roadside bombs and small arms attacks throughout Iraq.
On December 2nd, 2012, Iraqi officials said they had captured al-Baghdadi
following a two-month surveillance in Baghdad. That turned out to be false. The
man arrested was a lowly commander.
People who knew al-Baghdadi in his youth describe a shy and unimpressive
scholar who lived in a small mosque in Tobchi—a dilapidated neighborhood
inhabited by Shia and Sunni Muslims on the outskirts of Baghdad. Ahmed al-
Dabash, who fought against the allied invasion in 2003, described al-Baghdadi as
insignificant. “No one really noticed him.”
The Islamic State of Iraq, also named al-Qaeda in Iraq was the Iraqi division of al-
Qaeda. Al-Baghdadi was announced as leader on May 16, 2010, following the
death of Abu Omar al-Baghdadi who ran the organization for seven years.
Al-Baghdadi masterminded the August 28, 2010 attack on the Umm al-Qura
Mosque in Baghdad. The attack killed prominent Sunni lawmaker Khalid al-
Fahdawi. That followed with 23 attacks south of Baghdad.
On June 29, 2014, ISIL announced the creation a worldwide caliphate. Al-Baghdadi
was named "Caliph Ibrahim." The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was
renamed the Islamic State.
Tribal sources in Iraq report that Baghdadi has three wives, two Iraqis and one
Syrian. However, media reports claim that Baghdadi also married a German
teenager, Diane Krugar. Iraqi media then reported she had left him and escaped
with two other women.
Al-Baghdadi is designated by the United States Department of State as a Specially
Designated Global Terrorist. He’s identified as a senior leader of the terrorist
organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and as responsible for the deaths
of thousands of civilians, including the murder of civilian hostages from Japan, the
United Kingdom, and the United States. US authorities also accuse al-Baghdadi of
kidnapping and raping an American, Kayla Mueller, who ISIL later alleged was
killed in a Jordanian airstrike but is believed to have been executed by ISIL.
3. The so called Islamic State now lies in shambles, its murderous and nihilist
ideology laid barren in its ignorance for the world to see. A majority of Muslims
worldwide reject its Jihadist warfare. Many respectable Islamic scholars insist that
the prophet Muhammad himself would distance himself from ISIS. In retrospect,
the great majority of the victims were themselves Muslims. The thousand year
war between Sunni and Shia has taken on grotesque measures that negate the
peaceful message at the heart of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad was tolerant
and accepting of other religions. Jewish scholars and rabbis were once welcomed
and revered in the halls of Islamic academics. No longer.
Al-Baghdadi escaped death several times but the noose is tightening. Each passing
day leaves him with less places to escape to, besieged by disgruntled warriors and
the military weight of the US coalition. His time is near.