How Jordan uses Islam against the Islamic State - 0 views
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Many people in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan fear the ideological appeal of the Islamic State could create a homegrown threat from the militant group. To counter this potential threat, Jordan has imposed new rules on its Muslim clerics. Such an interesting tactic, but also very important. These effort should be completely supported to both distance the link between Islam and the foolishness/heresy/violence of the Islamic State, but also illegitimatize ISIS' influence on Middle East persons.
Beyond Authenticity: ISIS and the Islamic Legal Tradition - 0 views
Is ISIS Islamic? - 0 views
Eighty-Eight Year On, Muslim Brotherhood Stand Steadfast As Ever - for Freedom, Reform ... - 0 views
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Eighty-eight years have passed since the founding of the Muslim Brotherhood on March 22, 1928 at the hands of Imam Hassan Al-Banna. They expand on the importance of a religiously led government in the region and importance of keeping their mission in mind and reforming to democratic legitimacy they say.
Islamic State fighters number far more than first thought, says CIA | Al Jazeera America - 1 views
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This article talks about how the number of IS fighters is actually more than what the CIA had anticipated. There are around 20,000 to 31,500, which is 10,000 less than what the CIA had stated. There are approximately 15,000 foreign fighters, so this is concerns to the Western countries in the fact that these foreign fighters can carry attacks in their home countries.