Abul-Hasan Al-Muhajir

Abul-Hasan Al-Muhajir is the kunya of an anonymous Islamic militant, serving as the official spokesman of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant since 5 December 2016.

History

Abul-Hasan is the successor of Abu Mohammad al-Adnani, who was killed while visiting the Aleppo frontlines in Syria in August 2016.[1]

Abul-Hasan is believed to be a foreign fighter due to his kunya identifying him as "al-Muhajir" meaning "the emigrant". His true identity remains unknown as the Islamic State did not reveal any information about him.

Speeches

  • "And You Will Remember What I [Now] Say To You" – 5 December 2016
  • "So Be Patient. Indeed, The Promise Of God Is Truth" – 4 April 2017
  • "And When The Believers Saw The Companies" – 12 June 2017
  • "So From Their Guidance Take An Example" – 22 April 2018[2]

Speculation about identity

In an article published in The Atlantic, journalist Graeme Wood postulates that Abul-Hasan Al-Muhajir is Texas-born John Georgelas, also known as Yahya Abu Hassan, though he later cast doubt on his theory.[3] Italian media has also speculated that he studied at the Black Swan Rock School of Music in Luserna San Giovanni.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Islamic State identifies Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer as new spokesman". Reuters. 2016-12-05. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  2. ↑ https://jihadology.net/category/individuals/leaders/abu-al-%E1%B8%A5asan-al-muhajir
  3. ↑ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/03/the-american-leader-in-the-islamic-state/510872/
  4. ↑ "I nuovi capi dello Stato islamico". Retrieved 2017-11-05.
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