10 'do or die' rules set by al-Qaeda wing in Iraq

New Delhi, June 12, 2014 

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an affiliate of al-Qaeda, has captured key cities, including Mosul and Tikrit, and oil rich areas of Iraq earlier this week. This group of extremist Sunni Islamist militants is infamous for its brutality, including public crucifixion and live-tweeting amputations. On Thursday, a note (in Arabic) signed by an ISIS member Imam Abu Bakr El Qurashi outlined the first set of rules for the province of Nineveh, in northern Iraq.

Here are 10 main points from that note, translated into English:

1. For those asking who are we? We are soldiers of Islam and have taken on the responsibility to bring back the glory of the Islamic Caliphate.

2. Money we took from Safavid government is now public. Only Imam of Muslims can spend it. Hands will be cut if someone tries to steal it.

A note (in Arabic) outlined the first set of rules for the province of Nineveh

3. We ask all Muslims to perform prayers on time in the mosques.

4. We warn tribal leaders and Sheikhs not to "work with the government and become traitors".

5. No drugs, no alcohol and no cigarettes allowed.

6. If you are the police, soldiers or from other kafir institutions, you can repent. We have opened special places that will allow you to repent.

A note (in Arabic) outlined the first set of rules for the province of Nineveh

7. Gatherings, carrying flags (other than that of Islamic state), and carrying guns not allowed. God ordered us to stay united.

8. Our position on shrines and graves is clear. All have to be destroyed basically.

9. For women, dress decently and wear wide clothes. Only go out if needed.

10. People, you have tried secular rulings (republic, Baathist, Safavids), and it pained you. Now is time for the Islamic state.

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