How ISIS Describes its Government Structure

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1 How ISIS Describes its Government Structure defends the homeland, fortifies the fronts, prepares the armies, implements the hudud (divine ordinances), enforces the people s adherence to Sharia rulings, and upholds and spreads the religion. assists the in completing his duties. committee supports the in supervising the wilayat, the dawawin, and the committees and offices. in s

in s Hijrah : for Affairs of Prisoners and Shuhada Office of Research

This committee receives those who emigrate to the Islamic State, and

seeking to rescue them from captivity; it looks after the families of

This office is concerned with investigating Shar i issues and

2 in s Hijrah : for Affairs of Prisoners and Shuhada Office of Research and Studies Administration of Office of Public and Tribal Relations This committee receives those who emigrate to the Islamic State, and they provide the various committees and dawawin with what they require. This committee is responsible for following up on Muslim captives, seeking to rescue them from captivity; it looks after the families of Shuhada and cares for their children. This office is concerned with investigating Shar i issues and preparing research. It is responsible for overseeing and directing affairs of wilayat outside of Sham. This is a link to connect the Islamic State with tribal chiefs and dignitaries.

3 in s Judgment and Grievances A number of judges are responsible for clarifying and enforcing the Shar i rulings in matters of blood, wealth, and family- and marriage-related issues. Hisbah This diwan responsible for ordering the public to perform good deeds and preventing them from committing evil deeds, holding them accountable to rulings based on the Shari ah. Proselytizing and Mosques preparing and appointing imams and preachers, building and preparing masajid, and holding preparatory seminars and Shar i courses. Zakah for collecting and distributing the zakah; additionally, it is concerned with meeting the needs of the poor and destitute. Media It is the body responsible for any content released by the Islamic State, whether that content is audio, visual, or written. Public Security safeguarding internal public security in the Islamic State, protecting it from anything that would disrupt it, and waging war against infiltration and against any spy networks. Services It is a diwan responsible for supplying water and electricity, paving and maintaining roads, and supervising and maintaining the public utilities in the Islamic State. Soldiery Responsibilities: management of wars, guarding the frontlines, planning and preparing for military raids, dispatching divisions, brigades, and battalions, and providing the Khilafah with trained personnel for his army. Education It is responsible for propelling the wheel of knowledge. It regulates curriculums and courses as well as locates the required personnel. Health developing the health sector, preventing and treating sickness and disease, and provides medical needs. Agriculture for agricultural and animal resources and maintaining food security for Islamic State residents. Resources (Rikaz) entity is responsible for the exploitation of oil, gas, and mineral resources. Treasury for protecting and managing the Islamic State s wealth. Fay and Ghana im It is a diwan responsible for counting and safekeeping the wealth bestowed upon the state, following battles, raids, etc.; the diwan conducts the allocation of shares to those who deserve them.

4 in s Baghdad Anbar Salahaddin Fallujah Diyalah province North South Ninawa Kirkuk Tigris Baghdad Island Al-Khayr Al-Baraka Raqqa Damascus Aleppo Hama Homs Euphrates

5 in s Abyan Governate, Sana a, Hadramaut Governate, Shabwah Governate, Al Bayda, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt Caucasus, Turkey Khorasan, Iran Cyrenaica, Tripoli, Fezzan, Algeria West Africa Ibb, Green Province Najd, Saudi Arabia Hijaz, Saudi Arabia

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. General Guidance and Instructions

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful General Guidance and Instructions Important notice: to all the brothers in charge of the media of the wilayat: We would like to clarify that the