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GLOBAL CALIPHATE

Jihadists seeking to build ‘transcontinental caliphate … Here’s The Story … m.

ISI/DI: A caliphate would be required under Islamic law to wage jihad regularly against non-Muslim states, and would relegate its non-Muslim inhabitants to lives of discrimination, deprivation and harassment.

Islamist terrorist groups are unleashing a new wave of violence and persecution to build a “transnational caliphate” stretching from west Africa to the Pacific.

The African region has been prone to sporadic and disorganized violence in the past, yet this new rise in jihadism is different. The radical Islamist groups not only are extending a jihad across the continent but are increasingly organizing and coordinating their efforts. The threat from militant Islamist groups in Africa is not monolithic but comprises a constantly shifting mix of roughly two dozen groups actively operating — and increasingly cooperating — in 16 countries.

Mauritania, Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Mozambique have all been subjected to radical Islamist terror campaigns intent on forcing their extreme version of Islam on the local populations.

With millions fleeing the impacted regions, grievous human rights violations abound. In many cases, men and boys are kidnapped and forced to join the extremists’ ranks or face beheadings. Meanwhile, women and children fleeing the violence have themselves been subjected to rape and forced servitude.

It is estimated there are upwards to 250,000 jihadists world-wide and even more if an accurate count could be made of the smaller known — and mostly unknown — groups, as well as the many lone-wolves who are out there.

IF … they can pull this off, it would fulfill Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s (the first leader of what is known now as ISIS or the Islamic State) dream and first call to form the caliphate back in 2014.

ISLAM 101

Qatar welcomed guests to World Cup with introduction to Islam

ISI/DI: Go ahead, Google it. You’ll find a half dozen or so media outlets covered the story. Yes, Qatar did indeed offer a short course called, Introduction to Islam 101 to all who wished to take it. But, here’s what was NOT included in Islam 101:

“Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into the hearts of the enemies of Allah and your enemies…” (8:60)

“When your Lord was revealing to the angels, ‘I am with you; so confirm the believers. I shall cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers; so strike the necks, and strike every finger of them!” (Qur’an 8:12)

“We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve for what they have associated with Allah of which He had not sent down authority. And their refuge will be the Fire, and wretched is the residence of the wrongdoers.” (Qur’an 3:151)

“And kill them wherever you find them, and drive them out from where they drove you out; persecution is worse than slaughter. But fight them not by the Holy Mosque until they should fight you there; then, if they fight you, kill them — such is the recompense of unbelievers, but if they give over, surely Allah is all-forgiving, all-compassionate. Fight them until there is no persecution and the religion is Allah’s; then if they give over, there shall be no enmity save for evildoers.” (Qur’an 2:191-193)

“They wish that you should disbelieve as they disbelieve, and then you would be equal; therefore do not take friends from among them, until they emigrate in the way of Allah; then, if they turn their backs, seize them and kill them wherever you find them; do not take for yourselves any one of them as friend or helper.” (Qur’an 4:89)

“This is the recompense of those who fight against Allah and His Messenger, and hasten about the earth to do corruption there: they shall be killed, or crucified, or their hands and feet shall be struck off on opposite sides; or they shall be exiled from the land. That is a degradation for them in this world; and in the world to come awaits them a mighty chastisement.” (Qur’an 5:33)

“Fight them, till there is no persecution and religion is all for Allah; then if they give over, surely Allah sees the things they do.” (Qur’an 8:39)“Then, when the sacred months are over, kill the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them, and confine them, and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent, and perform the prayer, and pay the alms, then let them go their way; Allah is All-forgiving, All-compassionate.” (Qur’an 9:5)

“Fight those who believe not in Allah and the Last Day and do not forbid what Allah and His Messenger have forbidden, and do not practice the religion of truth, even if they are of the People of the Book — until they pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued.” (Qur’an 9:29)

“Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed; that is a promise binding upon Allah in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Koran; and who fulfills his covenant truer than Allah? So rejoice in the bargain you have made with Him; that is the mighty triumph.” (Qur’an 9:111)

“O believers, fight the unbelievers who are near to you; and let them find in you a harshness; and know that Allah is with the god-fearing.” (Qur’an 9:123)

“When you meet the unbelievers, strike their necks, then, when you have made wide slaughter among them, tie fast the bonds; then set them free, either by grace or ransom, till the war lays down its loads. So it shall be; and if Allah had willed, He would have avenged Himself upon them; but that He may try some of you by means of others. And those who are slain in the way of Allah, He will not send their works astray.” (Qur’an 47:4)

These are just a few of the verses NOT taught in Qatar’s Introduction to Islam 101.

However, it is Shari’a, Islamic Law, that uses these verses to determine Islamic jurisprudence; how they are to treat non-Muslims, whether Christian, Jew, etc. Islamic terrorism is not just a movement; it is not simply the poor rising up against the rich; it is not seeking to rid itself of a dictator.

What ever groups and/or ideas have come before — they can all be cast aside. Islamic terrorism is something completely different, with a different set of goals. Muslims are fighting what can be called the “lesser Jihad,” the battle to win everything that is external to their relationship with Allah. I say external because there is also another battle that each Muslim is also to fight. That battle is called the “greater jihad,” and is about their inner and personal struggle as they present themselves to Allah, seeking his forgiveness for their sins.

In this way, it can be said that terrorism, the “lesser jihad,” is a righteous fight, one that helps absolve their sins because it is a fight on the road to Armageddon, the last battle on earth, which according to Islam, must be fought if Muslims are to finally obtain salvation. For those who are seeking martyr-hood, if obtained, they will receive multiple virgins among other rewards for their role in the fight that seeks to control the world.

… What is it with this obsession of 72 virgins? The majority of the radical-Muslim confrontations when they go about pillaging and murder — seems to be rape. They put such a high value on virgin-hood, yet act like wild animals when around women. How will these women be treated once they have lost their virginity? Will they still be held with such high esteem? Or will they now be treated as every other woman that these jihadists come into contact with?

ARMAGEDDON?

AFTER ISRAEL STRIKES IRCG IN SYRIA, WAR WITH IRAN IS COMING FAST … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.israelunwired.com/war-iran-syria-strike/?utm_source=Jeeng

ISI/DI: There is not much of a focus on Israel right now with the on-going war in Syria, but the Israelis have made multiple incursions into Syria as well as targeted strikes into Iran by the Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency.

But, it does raise an interesting question. Carrying forward from the post above this one — Armageddon. While Israel is doing nothing more than protecting itself which we all are entitled to do, what role might this lead to if it is in fact on the road to Armageddon? I know that I don’t have an answer to that. Lots of suppositions, but it’s still too early, at least for me, to make any predictions.

NATO

Turkey’s Antagonism of Greece Is Putting NATO to the Test … Here’s The Story …

ISI/DI: Turkey and Greece have been trading barbs for decades now. Greece would be just as happy to live in peace, but Turkey is the aggressor.

At issue now are the islands between the two countries, historically belonging to Greece and going back to the writings of Homer (Iliad, Odyssey) who lived in the 8th & 9th BC.

It also has to do with the aspirations of Erdogan and his reach for a caliphate. It’s my belief though, that he is not radical enough for the jihadists’ of Boka Haram, Al Qaida, ISIS, and other radical factions around the world. He is not a Bin Laden or a Baghdadi. He is used to civilized leadership — at least where he is calling the shots. You won’t find him living in the caves of a mountainous Afghanistan or the deserts of Iraq or Arabia.

Greece: Muslim migrants make show of strength with massive procession for Muhammad’s birthday … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2022/10/greece-muslim-migrants-make-show-of-strength-with-massive-procession-for-muhammads-birthday

ISI/DI: Muslims are stepping up their game to take Greece. However, Greece is a member of NATO, and it’s time NATO recognize’s the threat posed by Islam. We are literally losing countries to Islamic rule. We see it in Africa; we see it in Europe; we see it in Asia. WAKE UP PEOPLE. There is a concerted effort by Muslims to rule the world. They have said as much; they have done as much.

Step back and take a bird’s-eye-view of the world to see where Muslim migration has taken place and consider the evolution that has evolved. I think you’ll be surprised — and perhaps stunned to see the what is happening.

IRAN

In Iran, New Generation Prepared to Fight the Mullahs … Here’s The Story …

ISI/DI: The war for a free Iran continues. While the amount of activity as shared in the prior post is way down, the intensity still rages high. The populace is still pushing forward and the mullahs are weighing their options while still performing public executions.

Iran: Islamic regime eyes Venezuela as sanctuary for fallen leaders … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2022/12/iran-islamic-regime-eyes-venezuela-as-sanctuary-for-fallen-leaders

ISI/DI: Venezuela is only one of the options being considered as an exit strategy for the possible out-going regime. However, there is nothing certain at this point. Public executions by hanging have picked up as more and more celebrities are being eyed for their personal position and public exclamations.

Germany: On trial, Muslim migrant says ‘Allah decides,’ judge says ‘We’ll leave Allah out, here I decide’ … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2022/12/germany-on-trial-muslim-migrant-says-allah-decides-judge-says-well-leave-allah-out-here-i-decide

ISI/DI: What the judge doesn’t understand is that he is a tool of Allah … and Allah tells the judge to sentence the man to four years.

SAUDI ARABIA SETS THESE THREE CONDITIONS TO MAKE PEACE WITH ISRAEL… … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.israelunwired.com/saudi-arabia-sets-these-three-conditions-to-make-peace-with-israel/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Saudi+Arabia+Sets+These+Three+Conditions+To+Make+Peace+With+Israel&utm_campaign=Saudi+Arabia+Sets+These+Three+Conditions+To+Make+Peace+With+Israel++%28Copy%29

ISI/DI: There are a lot of hints that a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia is in the works.

While a fill-blown peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will take time, there are already interesting developments. For one, officials from Saudi Arabia met with the heads of America’s Jewish community. They made it clear that they want peace with Israel.

Interestingly, there were only three conditions:

1 – A reaffirmation of the American-Saudi Arabia Alliance

2 – A restart of American weapons sales to Saudi Arabia comparable to other NATO members

3 – Permission to have a civilian nuclear program

Notice what issue is not one of the conditions. That’s right the “palestinians.”

Also noticeably absent was any discussion of nuclear arms. The Saudis have made it clear early on that if Iran becomes a nuclear armed country, then Saudi Arabia must also be provided with nuclear armaments. That will most likely be a discussion when/if Iran attains WMDs — unless Armageddon comes first.

TERRORISM

Terrorist Designation of AQIS and TTP Leaders … Here’s The Story …

SORRY, NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE

ISI/DI: Reports on these two terror organizations will be coming soon. Notices will be made in a future TIPS e-letter under the heading, “NEW POSTS,” found below, with links to take you there. The reports will be posted on the website under the heading, “Section 1000: People & Organizations Of Radical Islam.”

Islamic State names new leader after Quraishi blew himself up when surrounded -sources … Here’s The Story …

SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/islamic-state-leader-quraishi-blew-himself-up-after-he-being-surrounded-sources-2022-12-01/?utm_source=Pew+Research+Center&utm_campaign=fd7403056e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_12_01_01_51&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fd7403056e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

ISI/DI: I combed the Internet with the best artificial facial recognition tool I could find, and believe I may have located a picture of the new Islamic State leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi. I think he’s the third terrorist from the left in the above picture.