Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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| Name | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant |
| Leadership | Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi |
| Foundation | 2006 |
| Country | Iraq, Syria |
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS or Daesh, is a Sunni Islamist extremist organization that was founded in 2006 by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and has been led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. The group has been involved in numerous conflicts, including the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War, and has been responsible for attacks in countries such as France, Belgium, and Turkey. The group's ideology is based on a radical interpretation of Islam and has been influenced by Salafism and Wahhabism, with links to Al-Qaeda and other Jihadist organizations.
● History
The history of the group began in 2006, when Abu Musab al-Zarqawi founded the organization as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. After al-Zarqawi's death in 2006, the group was led by Abu Omar al-Baghdadi and later by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who declared the establishment of a Caliphate in 2014. The group's early history was marked by conflicts with Shia militias and the United States military, including the Battle of Fallujah and the Battle of Ramadi. The group has also been linked to other Jihadist organizations, such as Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab, and has received support from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States.
● Ideology
The ideology of the group is based on a radical interpretation of Islam, which emphasizes the importance of Jihad and the establishment of a Caliphate. The group's ideology has been influenced by Salafism and Wahhabism, and has been linked to the ideas of Ibn Taymiyyah and Sayyid Qutb. The group has also been influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist organizations, and has received support from Turkey and other Sunni-majority countries. The group's ideology is opposed to Shia Islam and other forms of Islam that it considers to be heretical, and has been responsible for numerous attacks on Shia mosques and other Shia targets, including the Imam Ali Mosque and the Al-Askari shrine.
● Organization
The organization of the group is based on a decentralized model, with a network of Emirs and other leaders who are responsible for different regions and activities. The group's leadership is headed by a Caliph, who is considered to be the successor to the Prophet Muhammad and the leader of the global Muslim community. The group has a number of different departments and committees, including a Sharia committee and a Media committee, which are responsible for promoting the group's ideology and activities. The group has also established a number of different institutions, including a University and a Hospital, which provide services to its members and supporters.
● Military Campaigns
The group has been involved in numerous military campaigns, including the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. The group has fought against a number of different enemies, including the United States military, the Iraqi Army, and the Syrian Army. The group has also been involved in conflicts with other Jihadist organizations, such as Al-Qaeda and Jabhat al-Nusra. The group's military campaigns have been marked by the use of Terrorism and other forms of Asymmetric warfare, including Suicide bombing and Beheading. The group has also used Social media and other forms of Propaganda to promote its ideology and activities, including the Dabiq magazine and the Amaq News Agency.
● Territorial Control
The group has controlled a significant amount of territory in Iraq and Syria, including the cities of Mosul and Raqqa. The group's territorial control has been marked by the establishment of a Caliphate, which has been recognized by some Muslim scholars and leaders. The group has also established a number of different institutions and services, including a Police force and a Court system, which are responsible for maintaining law and order in the territories under its control. The group's territorial control has been challenged by a number of different enemies, including the United States-led Coalition and the Russian military, which have launched a number of different military campaigns against the group, including the Battle of Mosul and the Battle of Raqqa.
● International Reactions
The international community has condemned the group's activities and ideology, and has launched a number of different military campaigns against it. The United Nations has passed a number of different resolutions condemning the group's activities, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 2170 and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249. The group has also been designated as a Terrorist organization by a number of different countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The group's activities have been widely condemned by Muslim scholars and leaders, including the Grand Mufti of Egypt and the Grand Ayatollah of Iran, who have criticized the group's ideology and activities as Un-Islamic and Heretical. The group has also been criticized by other Jihadist organizations, including Al-Qaeda and Jabhat al-Nusra, which have accused the group of being too extreme and Kharijite.