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From Jihad Tanzim to Jihad Fardiyah [Recurso eletrónico] : the renewed emphasis on individual Jihad among pro-IS militants in Indonesia / Adlini Ilma Ghaisany Sjah, Nurrisha Ismail
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses, Vol. 17, n. 3 (April 2025), p. 11-18
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JIHAD ISLÂMICA, ORGANIZAÇÃO TERRORISTA, TÁCTICA TERRORISTA, INDONÉSIA
While the threat of pro-Islamic State (IS) groups in Indonesia has largely diminished following widespread leadership arrests in 2018, new pro-IS cells have continued to emerge in recent years. These cells exist as small operations comprising one to five individuals, a noticeable shift from the large-scale networks of pro-IS operations in the past. The decision to operate as small cells is not arbitrary – it is rooted in the doctrine of jihad fardiyah (individual jihad), a competing doctrine with jihad tanzim (organised jihad) which prioritises organisation-building. By examining both doctrines, we can gain a clearer understanding of pro-IS groups’ goals and their potential future trajectory. This article applies the jihad tanzim and jihad fardiyah framework to Indonesian pro-IS supporters over the years, including recent key developments. Moving forward, the deliberate and persistent use of jihad fardiyah will likely rise, driven by IS central’s increased emphasis on individual attacks and prevailing environmental pressures. In Indonesia, a hybridised approach is likely to emerge in the form of large pro-IS networks consisting of small, insulated cells.
