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| ISIS/L - Strategic Direction, Recruitment Patterns and Guerrilla Doctrine |
| 2014-08-09 |
| [Jamestown.org] The publication of the first issue of the Islamic State's official magazine, Dabiq, went into further detail about the Islamic State's strategic direction, recruitment methods, political-military strategy, tribal alliances and why Saudi Arabia's concerns that the Kingdom may be the Islamic State's next target are well-founded. Published in several European languages, including English, the magazine has a number of purposes. The first is to call on Muslims to come help the new caliph. Next, the magazine, comprising 50 vivid pages of color pictures, illustrations and artfully crafted text, tells the story of the Islamic State's success in gaining the support of Syrian tribes, reports on the success of its recent military operations and graphically portrays the atrocities committed by its enemies, as well as vivid pictures of its own violence against Shi'ites. The premier issue also used classic Islamic texts to explain and justify the nature of the caliphate, its intentions, legitimacy and political and religious authority over all Muslims. Throughout its carefully constructed allusions, the magazine subtly appeals to the followers of other jihadist groups including the followers of the Islamic State's foremost jihadist critics and potential followers in the Arabian Peninsula. Another important purpose of Dabiq in the service of recruitment is to establish the Islamic State's cosmic destiny by combining an eschatological account of coming battles gleaned from popular apocalyptic literature, the classical traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, prophecies and modern tactics taken from Salafi-Jihadist strategic literature. The strategic portion of this message is attributed to the original leader of the jihadist insurrection during the American occupation of Iraq, Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi. Taken together this mix is intended to capture the imagination of young warriors and inspire them to come and fight for Islamic State. This presentation will not solve the array of challenges facing the Islamic State, but it probably will help attract more young adherents as well as prove that al-Baghdadi and his advisors have developed a serious plan. It is important for Western countries to appreciate the dangerous instability this new movement, despite its obvious flaws, is capable of generating if left to its own devices. Dabiq: Symbol of Armageddon The most significant of the Islamic State's recent efforts at public relations and recruiting is the publication of the first issue of its official magazine Dabiq. Published in multiple languages (including English), Dabiq's cover theme is "The Return of Khilafah" (caliphate). [1] According to the magazine, its title: ... is taken from the area named Dabiq in the northern countryside of Halab (Aleppo) in Sham. This place was mentioned in a hadith describing some of the events of the Malahim (what is sometimes referred to as Armageddon in English). One of the greatest battles between the Muslims and the crusaders will take place near Dabiq. [2] Just the teaser - follow the link for more. |
| Posted by:3dc |
| #1 Thanks. Very good. |
| Posted by: Zorba Fleresh4606 2014-08-09 21:33 |