Abu Bakr

ISIS. A term you hear frequently on the news and, well, pretty much everwhere else, too. Do we actually know what ISIS is, or do we just go by what we hear over the news? ISIS stands for the Islamaic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIS is run by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. This group controls the western parts of Iraq, Syria, and some parts in Libya, but not too many. The group was formed in 1999, which pledged to al-Queada and went on to participate in the Iraqi Insurgency. al-Queada was under the…

of Muhhamad’s military efforts and was easily stormed with little loss due to their negligible defenses.. Lastly, due to a breach of this treaty where the Bakr clan attacked the Khuza`a because they allied with Muhammad, Mecca was then conquered in what was a fairly peaceful occupation of 10,000 men in December 630. Idols were demolished and Abu Suyan leader of the Meccan Kuraish clan accepted Islam. Most Meccan’s converted to Islam and Muhammad’s journey had come full…

UNDERSTANDING THE “CALIPHATE”: WHY PEOPLE JOIN ISIL The world has had a keen eye pointed towards the Middle East for years, but the recent conception and rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, has garnered a new caliber of attention. Gaining notoriety for their barbaric acts and militant extremism, ISIL is edging out al-Qaeda as the most powerful jihadi organization. The threats stemming from the existence of such a group reverberate far beyond the immediate Arab nations;…

Essays for Final Exam Part A. II. The decline of the Ghaznavids and the rise of the Seljuk empire, 1040-1200 The sultan-caliph relationship was established when the Turks entered Islam. They did not abolish the Caliphate, by replaced it with a new institution, the Sultanate. It was in the second half of the eleventh century that a third nation was added to the Islam empire. The Turks first entered the Caliphate four hundred years earlier when they were brought in as slaves or adventurers…

[Last Name] 1 Keegan Mr. Evans Government Isis Isis is the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). Isis is a militant group, which is led by and composed of Sunni Arabs from Iraq and Syria. They have control over territory occupied by ten million people in Iraq and Syria. It has control over small areas of Libya, Nigeria, and Nangarhar. The group also operates in other parts of the world including South Asia. Isil is posting internet videos of soldiers, civilizations, aid workers, and…

August 20, 2009- Scottish Justice Secretary announces that “The Scottish government will allow Al-Megrahi to be released from custody and returned to Libya, because of his failing health.” (Bioterrorism Week, 2011, p.25). August 2, 2010- A group of U.S. Senators investigate rumors Al-Megrahi was released as a part of a deal to allow British Petroleum (BP) to drill off the coast of Libya. May 20, 2012- Ali Al-Megrahi dies in Libya, claiming his innocence. Theories behind the attack of Pan Am…

Spread of ISIS ISIS has risen recently to be the most effectively powerful jihadi group in the world. It consists of thousands of participants. ISIS started as a part of Al-Qaeda but broke off two years later. The leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has turned ISIS into an extremely aggressive system; one of the most violent the United States has ever had to face. The group often utilizes suicide bombers to inflict the terror and deaths in the areas they attack. So far, they have occupied land from…

ISIS has taken over Syria and Iraq and has altered the way of life of many Iraqis and Syrians. The people that live under ISIS’ rule have been affected by many different things. If ISIS leaders decide they do not like something you do, you will most likely be beaten, abused, or killed for doing it. They also do not give them enough time for using their water, giving only 2 hours a day for a city to shower at a community shower. The suffering is much greater than what is shown in popular western…

Amr ibn al-aas belonged to the Banu Sham[1] clan of the Quraysh. He was born in Arabia in the city of Makkah. His father’s name was Al Aaas Ibn Wa’al who owned a perfume business. He was very rich and had an importance in the clan of Banu Sham. He was a chief of his clan. Amr ibn al aas joined his business at a very young age and had an opportunity to visit neighboring countries and deal with different people. He established personal friendly relations with many governors and kings both in…

000 people. ISIS has been an ongoing problem for over 10 years. ISIS began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq, before rebranding as ISIS two years later. This organization is headed by Iraq-born Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badry, who goes by the nom de guerre Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. ISIS has conquered Mosul, which is located in northern Iraq. ISIS makes a portion of their money from the collection of taxes and fees in areas they have control of. ISIS’ power base is in Raqque, which is located in eastern…