The ISIS Iraq-Syria caliphate – Institute for the Study of War
ISIS claims their caliphate extends from Aleppo, Syria to Diyala in Iraq.
ISIS spokesman Shekh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani announced today the establishment of the Caliphate in Iraq-Syria and appointment of Abu Bakr as caliph.
Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani:"Establishment of the Caliphate, and appointment of the Caliph…Ibrahim bin Awad etc." (Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi)
— Aymenn J Al-Tamimi (@ajaltamimi) June 29, 2014
ISIS has imposed a jizya tax in the region.
Caliphate spokesman Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani: "Jizya has been imposed etc."; now the Caliphate citing Imam Qurtubi. #Iraq #Syria
— Aymenn J Al-Tamimi (@ajaltamimi) June 29, 2014
Under Islamic law, jizya or jizyah is a per capita tax levied on non-Muslim subjects.
Caliphate spokesman Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani: "The sun of jihad has risen…the borders are destroyed…the Muslims are glorified."
— Aymenn J Al-Tamimi (@ajaltamimi) June 29, 2014