On December 4, Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi–Zarqawi’s former mentor and one of the world’s most influential Jihadi ideologues–spoke briefly to the al-Ansar Paltalk chat group. In his brief remarks, Maqdisi appears to distance himself from the Jihadi revisionists: For you and me I prescribe the fear of God, working for the sake of this religion, and [...]
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Maqdisi’s High-Wire Act
Posted: 14th December 2008 by Will McCants in JordanTags: Jordan, Maqdisi, Sayyid Imam, Zarqawi
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Maqdisi’s Moderation
Posted: 27th October 2008 by Will McCants in JordanTags: Jordan, Maqdisi, Muslim Brotherhood, takfir
Several days ago, I wondered why Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi–Zarqawi’s mentor and one of the most influential Jihadi ideologues alive–was being criticized or defended from criticism on the forums. And last week, I speculated as to the reason his site, Tawhed.ws, has been allowed to go back up. We now have part of the answer. According [...]