Wannabe jihadist
Wannabe jihadist refers to someone who deliberately behaves like a stereotypical jihadist, and aestheticises jihadist culture more than Jihadism itself.
History
The term was used for Colleen LaRose, also known as Jihadi Jane, who was interested in Islam after a one-night stand with a Muslim man in 2007, eventually converting and radicalizing very quickly.[1] The phenomenon of wannabe jihadists increased in 2014 after the Islamic State rose to power.[2] Wannabe jihadists included both born Muslims as well as converts.[3] A group of Islamic State militants, upon noticing the trend, had criticised "jihadi brides", and released a statement saying "do you actually imagine yourselves walking on the banks of the Euphrates with your husbands? By Allah, stop this romanticism. Bury it in the cemetery of illusions!"[4]
References
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- ↑ Shiffman, John (2012-12-10). "'Jane's' jihad: Confession, jail and unwavering faith". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ↑ Paraszczuk, Joanna (2014-11-12). "'I Want To Wage Jihad But I Don't Have A Thing To Wear' -- Western IS Wannabes Ask Burning Questions". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ↑ Frank, James (2009-12-14). "Al Qaida's Mistrust Of U.S. Jihadi Wannabes Both Good And Bad News". NPR. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ↑ Paraszczuk, Joanna (2015-07-20). "'Jihad Isn't Romantic,' IS Militant Tells Wannabe Brides". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
