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A “jihobbyist” as a term for persons who are not active members of violent organizations such as [[Al-Qaeda]] or militant groups such as the Somali [[Al Shabaab]], but have a fascination with radical Islam.<ref name="oneindia1">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2010/03/20/counterterrorism-experts-say-jihad-jane-represents-athreat.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+oneindia-all-news+%28Oneindia+-+News%29 |title=Counter-terrorism experts say Jihad Jane represents a threat from online 'jihobbyists' |publisher=[[Oneindia]] News |date=March 20, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010}}</ref> |
A “jihobbyist” as a term for persons who are not active members of violent organizations such as [[Al-Qaeda]] or militant groups such as the Somali [[Al Shabaab]], but have a fascination with radical Islam.<ref name="oneindia1">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2010/03/20/counterterrorism-experts-say-jihad-jane-represents-athreat.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+oneindia-all-news+%28Oneindia+-+News%29 |title=Counter-terrorism experts say Jihad Jane represents a threat from online 'jihobbyists' |publisher=[[Oneindia]] News |date=March 20, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010}}</ref> It involves [[word play]] based on the sounds of a more commonly used similar phrase, much as the phrase "shoe-icide bomber"--probably coined by [[Jay Leno]] or one of his writers—to describe one such as [[Richard Reid (shoe bomber)| Richard Reid]] who seeks to commit a suicide bombing with a bomb secreted in his shoe.[http://www.wordspy.com/words/shoeicidebomber.asp] |
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The term was coined by [[Jarret Brachman]], in his 2008 book ''[http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&dq=Jihobbyist&source=gbs_navlinks_s Global Jihadism: Theory and Practice]''.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> Brachman is also the former director of research at [[West Point]]'s [[Combating Terrorism Center]].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/jan-june10/cia_01-05.html |title=Attack on CIA in Afghanistan Blamed on Double Agent |publisher=[[PBS NewsHour]] |date=January 5, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010}}</ref><ref name="oneindia1"/> He explains in his introduction to the book that it coins the new term "for enthusiasts of the global ''Jihadist'' ideology" comprised of individuals, cells, or groups: |
The term was coined by [[Jarret Brachman]], in his 2008 book ''[http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&dq=Jihobbyist&source=gbs_navlinks_s Global Jihadism: Theory and Practice]''.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> Brachman is also the former director of research at [[West Point]]'s [[Combating Terrorism Center]].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/jan-june10/cia_01-05.html |title=Attack on CIA in Afghanistan Blamed on Double Agent |publisher=[[PBS NewsHour]] |date=January 5, 2010 |accessdate=May 27, 2010}}</ref><ref name="oneindia1"/> He explains in his introduction to the book that it coins the new term "for enthusiasts of the global ''Jihadist'' ideology" comprised of individuals, cells, or groups: |
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who emerge without direct assistance, training or support from any official al-Qaeda element. Some call them "self-starters", others refer to them as practioners of "home-grown terrorism." Crucially, they come to the movement of their own volition. They may be guided by teachers, friends, mentors, or religious figures, but they largely drive their own radicalization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&pg=PA19#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Global jihadism: theory and practice |
who emerge without direct assistance, training or support from any official al-Qaeda element. Some call them "self-starters", others refer to them as practioners of "home-grown terrorism." Crucially, they come to the movement of their own volition. They may be guided by teachers, friends, mentors, or religious figures, but they largely drive their own radicalization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&pg=PA19#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Global jihadism: theory and practice – Google Books |publisher=Books.google.com |date= |accessdate=May 27, 2010}}</ref></blockquote> |
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He explained further in an interview after the [[Fort Hood shootings]] by [[Nidal Malik Hasan]], who showed an interest in radical views, that jihobbyists "are fans in the same way other people might follow football teams. But their sport is Al Qaeda.”<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&pg=PA19&lpg=PA19&dq=jihobbyist&source=bl&ots=ABBbTQNP2W&sig=SIgrBfm7uIXv_56eBcUaHzkhF1I&hl=en&ei=n0b9S_LAHMjGrAeohqXuAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ6AEwADgU#v=onepage&q=jihobbyist&f=false ''Global jihadism: theory and practice'', by Jarret Brachman] "may be an enthusiast of the global Jihadist movement, someone who enjoys thinking about an watching the activities of the groups from the first and second tiers but generally they have no connection to al-Qaida or any other formal Jihadist groups."</ref> He also explained in a ''[[PBS NewsHour]]'' interview by [[Gwen Ifill]] in January 2010 that a jihobbyist is "somebody who cheers from the sidelines as nothing more than a hobby", and that at times, as with [[Abu Dujana al-Khurasani]], the suicide bomber in the attack that killed seven Americans at a CIA operating base in Afghanistan, a jihobbyist may then sometimes take the next step and actually do something in the name of jihad.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> |
He explained further in an interview after the [[Fort Hood shootings]] by [[Nidal Malik Hasan]], who showed an interest in radical views, that jihobbyists "are fans in the same way other people might follow football teams. But their sport is Al Qaeda.”<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=D_L5iDSTt9EC&pg=PA19&lpg=PA19&dq=jihobbyist&source=bl&ots=ABBbTQNP2W&sig=SIgrBfm7uIXv_56eBcUaHzkhF1I&hl=en&ei=n0b9S_LAHMjGrAeohqXuAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ6AEwADgU#v=onepage&q=jihobbyist&f=false ''Global jihadism: theory and practice'', by Jarret Brachman] "may be an enthusiast of the global Jihadist movement, someone who enjoys thinking about an watching the activities of the groups from the first and second tiers but generally they have no connection to al-Qaida or any other formal Jihadist groups."</ref> He also explained in a ''[[PBS NewsHour]]'' interview by [[Gwen Ifill]] in January 2010 that a jihobbyist is "somebody who cheers from the sidelines as nothing more than a hobby", and that at times, as with [[Abu Dujana al-Khurasani]], the suicide bomber in the attack that killed seven Americans at a CIA operating base in Afghanistan, a jihobbyist may then sometimes take the next step and actually do something in the name of jihad.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> |
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A “jihobbyist” as a term for persons who are not active members of violent organizations such as Al-Qaeda or militant groups such as the Somali Al Shabaab, but have a fascination with radical Islam.[1] It involves word play based on the sounds of a more commonly used similar phrase, much as the phrase "shoe-icide bomber"--probably coined by Jay Leno or one of his writers—to describe one such as Richard Reid who seeks to commit a suicide bombing with a bomb secreted in his shoe.[1]
The term was coined by Jarret Brachman, in his 2008 book Global Jihadism: Theory and Practice.[2] Brachman is also the former director of research at West Point's Combating Terrorism Center.[2][1] He explains in his introduction to the book that it coins the new term "for enthusiasts of the global Jihadist ideology" comprised of individuals, cells, or groups:
who emerge without direct assistance, training or support from any official al-Qaeda element. Some call them "self-starters", others refer to them as practioners of "home-grown terrorism." Crucially, they come to the movement of their own volition. They may be guided by teachers, friends, mentors, or religious figures, but they largely drive their own radicalization.[3]
He explained further in an interview after the Fort Hood shootings by Nidal Malik Hasan, who showed an interest in radical views, that jihobbyists "are fans in the same way other people might follow football teams. But their sport is Al Qaeda.”[4] He also explained in a PBS NewsHour interview by Gwen Ifill in January 2010 that a jihobbyist is "somebody who cheers from the sidelines as nothing more than a hobby", and that at times, as with Abu Dujana al-Khurasani, the suicide bomber in the attack that killed seven Americans at a CIA operating base in Afghanistan, a jihobbyist may then sometimes take the next step and actually do something in the name of jihad.[2]
An editorial in The Dallas Morning News in February 2010 said "something is terribly wrong in our country when lunacy ... becomes a political rallying point. The same holds true whether it's a group of "jihobbyists" praising the latest attack by Muslim extremists or the tiny weirdo fringe that thinks Timothy McVeigh was justified in blowing up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City."[5] Brachman described a virtual terrorist who uses the internet name "Nemo", and who has compiled an archive of virtual terrorist training manuals and posted them online, as the ultimate "Jihobbyist".[6]
Colleen LaRose, who was investigated for terrorism and was known by the online moniker “Jihad Jane” is one notable example of such a person.[7] Adam Gadahn is another example of a American convert indicted on treason charges for his role as media advisor to al-Qaeda.
Terrorism experts have also noted Duane Reasoner, Jr., an 18-year-old Muslim convert who was often invited by the Fort Hood shooting suspect to eat dinner together after prayer services. Such "Ji-hobbyists" rarely become operational but are widely celebrated when they do. [8]
Notes
- ^ a b "Counter-terrorism experts say Jihad Jane represents a threat from online 'jihobbyists'". Oneindia News. March 20, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Attack on CIA in Afghanistan Blamed on Double Agent". PBS NewsHour. January 5, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Global jihadism: theory and practice – Google Books". Books.google.com. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ Global jihadism: theory and practice, by Jarret Brachman "may be an enthusiast of the global Jihadist movement, someone who enjoys thinking about an watching the activities of the groups from the first and second tiers but generally they have no connection to al-Qaida or any other formal Jihadist groups."
- ^ "Editorial: No heroism in Austin suicide attack | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Opinion: Editorials". Dallasnews.com. February 19, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Finding Nemo, the Terrorist Librarian". FOX News. August 21, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Jihad Jane case suggests rising threat from online 'jihobbyists'". The Christian Science Monitor. March 19, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ "Major Hasan Dined with 'Jihad Hobbyist' Friend of Accused Shooter Called Himself "Extremist," Watched Al-Qaeda Videos by Mark Schone, Joseph Ree, Mary-Rose Abraham, and Anna Schechter, [[ABC News]]". November 17, 2009.
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