Category: Saudi Arabia

New video message from The Islamic State: "Say, 'Indeed, I am On Clear Evidence From My Lord…' – Wilāyat Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn"

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

The title of this release is in reference to Qur’anic verse 6:57. Here it is in full: “Say, ‘Indeed, I am on clear evidence from my Lord, and you have denied it. I do not have that for which you are impatient. The decision is only for God . He relates the truth, and He is the best of deciders.'”
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New audio message from The Islamic State: "Will of the Martyr Abū Isḥāq al-Ḥijāzī: Raid Upon the Temple of Rejectionist Ismā'ilīs in Najrān – Wilāyat al-Ḥijāz"

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The Islamic State — “Will of the Martyr Abū Isḥāq al-Ḥijāzī- Raid Upon the Temple of Rejectionist Ismā’ilīs in Najrān – Wilāyat al-Ḥijāz”

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New audio message from The Islamic State: "Indeed the Polytheists Are Unclean – Wilāyat Najd"

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

The title of this release is in reference to Qur’anic verse 9:28. Here it is in full: “Oh you who have believed, indeed the polytheists are unclean, so let them not approach al-Masjid al-Haram after this, their [final] year. And if you fear privation, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Indeed, God is Knowing and Wise.”
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The Islamic State — “Indeed the Polytheists Are Unclean – Wilāyat Najd”

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Jihadology Podcast: Don't Call It a Comeback, AQAP's Been Here for Years

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

Katherine Zimmerman comes on the show to talk AQAP. Some of the topics covered include:

  • AQAP since the death of Awlaqi and their withdrawal from territory in southern Yemen in 2012
  • The effect of the rise of the Huthis and how the Saudi/Emirati war in Yemen has affected AQAP
  • AQAP’s local outreach and how it compares to what it tried from 2011-2012
  • How drone attacks on AQAP leadership have affected the group
  • The Islamic State’s activities in Yemen and what they mean for AQAP

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The podcast is produced by Karl Morand. If you have feedback you can email [email protected], or find us on Twitter: @JihadPod.
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Download this ep (30MB mp3)