A recently released Jihad Women’s magazine recently wrote an article giving beauty tips to Jihad women. The Al-Shamikha magazine, wrote over 30 pages giving beauty tips involving issues such as skin complexion, how to marry the right guy, and how to make a bomb in your kitchen. However, the magazine shifts into what is expected of women of the Islamic religion early into the piece.
"Because women constitute half of the population – and one might even say that they are the population since they give birth to the next generation – the enemies of Islam are bent on preventing the Muslim woman from knowing the truth about her religion and her role, since they know all too well what would happen if women entered the field of jihad.
”The cover model of the magazine is a Jihad woman fully clothed and holding a machine gun. Symbolism for the female’s role in the nation of Islam and how they are almost as important as the men is the reason behind the choice in the cover model. The format of the magazine almost looks as if it could be a poetry book in a foreign language. Colors such as pink, violet, and yellow are the dominant colors throughout the issue, appealing to women while inspiring them to support the nation of Islam is the magazines inspiration behind the color choice, the editors use these tactics well.
The only thing that gives away the violence contained in the article is the photos of children crying in front of their dead brothers and fathers, otherwise the pretty colors and foreign language misguide you. The intent of this magazine is to sway women to be more supportive of the husbands and children who fight “the enemies of Islam.” The other articles in the magazine consist of interviews with the wives of husbands who were suicide bombers, how to make a bomb at home, and the pros and cons of honey facemasks. So if a girl ever needs a nice complexion to feel more at ease while she has a bomb strapped to her chest, this magazine is for her.
Mike Hartsough
Communication Studies
Wilkes 2012
i know that every single Muslim i know would be enraged by this magazine. its just more extremist propaganda. this isnt real islam. al-quida is branching out, and by doing so they are becomming what they hate. funny. before you know it they will have designer turbans, aks' with bling, and a purfume scent. they can call it muskfasa. its like how the sopranos dont represent new jersey. still, the more you know right? someones reading this crappy mag.
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