The image includes several commonly used jihadi visual motifs in an image commemorating two jihadist fighters: “`Azam al-Muhajir” and “Abu Mujahid.” In the background, is an image of Abu Mus‘ab al-Zarqawi, former leader of al-Qa’ida in Iraq, who was killed 7 June 2006.
The caption in the image reads: “ila al-jannat, al-hur, ila al-na‘im” (“to the gardens of paradise, to the virgins, to the grace [of God]”). The nouns in the three phrases are designed to trigger a number of familiar Qur’anic texts that contain the same words, although not necessarily a specific Qur’anic verse. The background is clearly meant to evoke paradise and martyrdom.
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Group Name
AQI/JTJ
Group Type
Jihadist Group
Group Affiliation
AQ Affiliates / Associates
Dominant Colors
Blue, Green
Secondary Colors
Black, White, Red
Language
Arabic
Isolated Phrases / Mottoes / Slogans
Ila al-jannat, al-hur, ila al-na`im
Image Number
0396
Groups Region of Operation
Middle East
Groups Country of Operation
Iraq
Body Parts
Face / Bust
Air
Celestial Bodies, Clouds / Fog, Sky
Liquid
Sea / Lake
Fire
Light Rays / Light
Geopolitical Symbols
Slogan
People
Group Leader / Influential figure, Operational Leader, Operative / Warrior (=mujahid), Man / Men
People Analysis
Abu Mus`ab al-Zarqawi (AQI/JTJ)
Fauna
Dove / Default Bird, Falcon
Flora
Trees / Shrubs, Grass / Leaves / Branches Only, Palm
Topography
Mountain, Horizon
