Category: The Islamic State

New video message from The Islamic State: "Unquestionably, The Help of God Is Near – Wilāyat Dijlah"

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

The title of this release is in reference to Qur’anic verse 2:214. Here it is in full: “Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, ‘When is the help of God?’ Unquestionably, the help of God is near.”
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Jihadology Podcast: The State of Jihadism in Somalia: al-Shabab and IS

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

Harun Maruf comes on the show to discuss jihadism in Somalia. Some of the topics covered include:

  • What al-Shabab has been up to since the Westgate Mall attack in Kenya
  • Background on al-Shabab’s leader Ahmad Umar and how he compares with its former leader Ahmed Abdi Godane
  • The state of foreign fighters in Somalia
  • The status of The Islamic State’s efforts in Somalia

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This episode also has a new #SocialMedia segment covering postings from October 24-November 1.
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