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Al-Qaeda’s Ethics in War

Posted: 14th June 2008 by Will McCants in Islamic War Doctrine, tactics
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An English-speaking woman, Umm Saad, has been translating some documents for the members of Ekhlaas. One of them is a story recounted by `Abd al-Rahman al-Faqir, a popular member of al-Hesbah. Faqir argues that what sets al-Qaeda apart from other insurgents is its obedience to Islamic law, even during warfare. To prove his point, he [...]

AQ Inspires Grand Theft Auto 4

Posted: 12th June 2008 by Will McCants in tactics, terrorism
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Ekhlaas member `Abd al-Wahhab alleges that the programmers of Grand Theft Auto 4 have been inspired by al-Qaeda. To prove his point, he posts a series of links to clips from the game in which al-Qaeda’s terrorist tactics are employed.  `Abd al-Wahhab then asks: “Is the West preparing its next generation in the mode of  [...]