ISIS, which stands for The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, is an islamic extremist group which now controls portions of northern Syria and is expanding into Iraq at a rapid pace. Today the group published a set of rules for those living under their control.
The rules were written in Arabic but reporter Jenan Moussa has translated a few of the highlights into English. The group makes clear they intend to create a new Caliphate. They will also restrict religious, political and personal freedom for everyone, with special rules limiting the rights of women.
ISIS rules: For those asking who R u? We R soldiers of Islam &took on our responsibility to bring back glory of the Islamic Caliphate. 2/ 11
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: Money we took from Safavid govnmnt is now public. Only Imam of Muslims can spend it. Any1 who steals hand will be cut. (3/11)
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: We ask all Muslims to perform prayers on time in the mosques ( 4/11) #Nineveh @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: We warn tribal leaders and Sheikhs not to “work with government and be traitors.” (5/11) #Nineveh @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: No drugs, no alcohol and no cigarettes allowed. (6/11) #Nineveh @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: For the police, soldiers &other kafir institutions, u can repent. We opened special places that will allow you to repent. (7/11)
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: Gatherings, carrying flags (other than that of Islamic state) &carrying guns not allowed. God ordered us to stay united. (8/11)
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: Our position on Shrines and graves is clear. All to be destroyed basically. (9/11) #Nineveh @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: For women, dress decently and wear wide clothes. Only go out if needed. (10/11) #Nineveh @akhbar
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014
ISIS rules: Ppl u tried secular rulings (republic, Baathist, Safavides) &it pained u. Now is time 4 Islamic state Imam Abu Bakr El Qurashi.
— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014