Sunday, June 07, 2015

Islamic State Magazine Sold on Amazon

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Dabiq is an English language publication focusing on jihad and tawhid (unity), according to its publisher, the Al Hayat Media Centre

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil) is apparently using online retailer Amazon to sell propaganda magazines aimed at recruiting Western jihadists.

Issues of Dabiq, an English-language e-zine, have been available to purchase on the website since May 24. The seller is listed as the Al Hayat Media Centre, the same name as the extremist group’s most famous media arm.

The magazine, which retails at between five and seventeen pounds, can be delivered to a buyer in one working day, and can even be gift-wrapped. The Telegraph did not purchase a copy of the magazine to verify its contents.

The Al Hayat Media Centre describes it as “a periodical magazine focusing on the issues of tawhid (unity), manhaj (truth-seeking), hijrah (migration), jihad (holy war) and jama'ah (community), including photo reports, current events, and informative articles on matters relating to the Islamic State.” » | Louisa Loveluck | Saturday, June 06, 2015