Profetens Ummah ( "The Prophet's Ummah", Arabic: أمة النبي) was a Salafi-jihadist[1][2] Islamist organisation based in Norway. Since its emergence in late 2011 the group has become notorious for its vocal demonstrations, as well as statements praising Islamic terrorism.[3][4]
Several Norwegian politicians and commentators have condemned the group for its anti-democratic and violent message.[5][6][7] Originally inspired by late Al-Qaeda ideologue Anwar al-Awlaki, Profetens Ummah has later pledged support for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.[8] Several Norwegian foreign fighters for ISIL in the Syrian Civil War have a background of involvement with the group.[9]
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