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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 fast. The phenomenon of wannabe jihadists increased in 2014 after the Islamic State rose to power. Wannabe jihadists included both born Muslims as well as converts. 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!"

References

  1. Shiffman, John (2012-12-10). "'Jane's' jihad: Confession, jail and unwavering faith". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  2. 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.
  3. Frank, James (2009-12-14). "Al Qaida's Mistrust Of U.S. Jihadi Wannabes Both Good And Bad News". NPR. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  4. Paraszczuk, Joanna (2015-07-20). "'Jihad Isn't Romantic,' IS Militant Tells Wannabe Brides". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
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