Iraqis screwed but Khilafah restored

The pious lot have done it again. After destroying Syria; a war is being waged on Iraq’s ancient heritage. Death, disease and food shortage is fast catching up with Iraq’s second biggest city-Mosul. Though as per Praveen Swami, nearby UNHRC run refugee camps in Kurd controlled regions are still better off than Delhi’s slums!

Not satisfied with their grand territorial achievements, ISIS has taken the next step and renamed itself Islamic State (not confined to any country) and on first day of Ramadan, announced a Caliphate with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as “the caliph”- leader for
Muslims everywhere. Some believe this may cause divisions in Jihadist circles as boys with higher personal ambitions may refuse to work under the new Caliph. Nevertheless, for the time being, there seems to be lots of excitement in Jihadi circles.

1. 90 years, 3 months and 26 days ago, the #Caliphate was abolished by a #Turkish secularist. Today the #Khilafah is restored in accordance
— Abu Umar (@AbuUmar8246) June 29, 2014

#Syria: People of #Raqqa celebrated the declaration of Khilafah with #IS mujaheddin

http://t.co/CFDYN7PXyx
— Islamic State Media (@ISIS_Conquests) June 29, 2014

The Khilafah Requirement

Must be Muslim

Must be Mature

Must be Sane

Must be a freeman… http://t.co/rsqnxzfBFy
— ابو العبد (@UmarAbuAbd) June 30, 2014

Pledge bayah to Khalifa Abu Bakr al Baghdadi (ha) http://t.co/PLG7t9Z6rn #KhilafaRestored
— Shami Witness (@ShamiWitness) June 29, 2014

Boys closer home also seem to be excited

Now it’s not #ISIS, but #IS “The Islamic State”, bcuz the #Khilafah isnt limited to Iraq &Sham, but covers the whole Muslim World.
— Tehrik e Taliban™® (@Muhib_TTP) June 30, 2014

#Note: Those who mock the #Khilafah system, remember it’s an integral part of Islam itself. #IslamicState #KhalifaRestored
— Tehrik e Taliban™® (@Muhib_TTP) June 30, 2014

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#IRAQ: #ISIS K #Sunni Mujahiden Ne Apny Jaari Karda Naqshy Me “Islamic State Of Khurasaan” K Naam Se #India Ko B Fatah Karny Elan Kia He..
— SK Urdu (Official) (@SunniKilling) June 29, 2014

Support To ISIS , Al Qaida , TTP from Srinagar Kashmir. First day of Ramadhan & Khilafah Restored. Such a great news pic.twitter.com/4jUX7u9VWc
— Waqar Ali (@ali_waqa) June 30, 2014

Tyranny naturally arises out of democracy. #kashmir #ISIS #Khilafah
— Junaid (@warjunaid) June 30, 2014

Shia Kafirs of #Kashmir want to fight against #ISIS in #Iraq. Let them Go I want to see their chopped heads under the feet of Mujahideen
— Shahid (@KashmirIsPak) June 28, 2014

Bin Laden’s dream is declared a reality, as the Islamic Caliphate is announced by the #ISIS rebels today.
— I_Resist (@ShaalKak) June 29, 2014

PS: Going by social media feeds, ISIS boys seem to be way more hiphop than their boring desi cousins-Taliban. Lots of young ‘educated’ recruits from western/globetrotter circles running the show.

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