Islam
Salafi-jihadist movement (broader, post-ISIS)
38/40· ExtremeConfidence: High
Broader Salafi-jihadist ideological movement encompassing al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and successor cells. Designated terrorist by virtually every government; rejected by mainstream Sunni and Shia scholarship.
CLCI radar
Destructive / Extreme
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control9/10
Information Control9/10
Thought Control10/10
Emotional Control9/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 for documented terrorist designation across multiple jurisdictions.
Founded
Late 20th c.
Members
Tens of thousands across cells
Active in
Global, Middle East, Africa
In context
The Salafi-jihadist current includes al-Qaeda Central, regional affiliates (AQAP, AQIM), ISIS and ISIS-K, and Boko Haram. Heavily documented terrorism, mass civilian casualties, sexual slavery, and deviance from mainstream Islamic scholarship. The CLCI applies to recruitment and ideology, not Muslims generally.
Timeline
- 1988Al-Qaeda founded
- 2014–17ISIS territorial caliphate
Sources
- UN, US State Department, EU terrorist designations
- Multiple academic studies
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.