Category: Wilāyat al-‘Irāq

New video message from The Islamic State: "And Sit In Wait For Them At Every Place – Wilāyat al-‘Irāq, Kirkūk”

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

The title of this release is in reference to Qur’anic 9:5. Here it is in full: “And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, God is Forgiving and Merciful.”
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New video message from The Islamic State: "Desist – It Is Better For You – Wilāyat al-'Irāq, Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn"

Posted on by Aaron Y. Zelin

The title of this release is in reference to Qur’anic verse 4:171. Here it is in full: “Oh People of the Scripture, do not commit excess in your religion or say about God except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was but a messenger of God and His word which He directed to Mary and a soul [created at a command] from Him. So believe in God and His messengers. And do not say, “Three”; desist – it is better for you. Indeed, God is but one God. Exalted is He above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And sufficient is God as Disposer of affairs.”
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To inquire about a translation for this video message for a fee email: [email protected]