Jihadi Culture
Jihadi Culture Al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to captivate the world with their extreme violence. Using a wealth of primary sources, the authors examine what goes on inside these organizations…
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Jihadi Culture
Al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to captivate the world with their extreme violence. Using a wealth of primary sources, the authors examine what goes on inside these organizations and what daily life is like for the foot-soldiers. While much attention has been given to the operations and doctrines of jihadi groups, this is the first book to explore their culture.
Life in a jihadi group is in fact filled with poetry and music, and fighters spend time on surprising things like dream interpretation and weeping. They show that Islamist militants have a rich aesthetic culture and do much more than fight and train. Readers will discover an entirely new perspective on radical Islamists: that despite their reputation as macho men, they value humility, artistic sensitivity, and displays of emotion.
Cultural practices are essential for understanding the jihadi worldview and may shed important