IRAQ: "ROUGH GUIDE" FOR ASPIRING MUJAHADEEN

"To reach Iraq, you will need detailed instructions," notes "Doctor Islam". "The Salafite Jihadists are under surveillance or hunted by the police. The recruiters are not far away but among us, though you need Allah's help to reach them, as on making contact, we could be accused of terrorism."

"Some of these Salafite mujahadeen participate in our forums, and if they do not post many messages it is because they are involved and being hunted by the tyrants".

"Brother, beware of the lies that you find on forums, of those who say they know the way of the Jihad and ask for money. Never give them cash unless they are trusted people in whom you have great faith".

The would-be guerrillas, bear a letter of introduction and the exact details of the armed unit they will join.

"These Salafite jihadists send small groups to Iraq through Syrian territory, but be aware of the Syrian regime which has begun to make entering and leaving the country more difficult. Enter Syria through Turkey, but you will need the help of people who know the procedure,".

"It is possible that you may be arrested by the Syrian forces. This is most likely to happen if you are not organised, as the Syrian regime tends to turn a blind eye to mujahadeen who use secondary roads or who make their way to Iraq passing only through border towns."

The internet forum encourages recruits to wear jeans and carry a walkman with a pop music cassette. They are also warned not to inform their families or friends about their plans.

The latest message is more detailed and possibly a response to enquiries by a growing number of aspiring suicide bombers or terrorists.

Hmmm. The Hitchhikers Guide to Martyrdom. The Syrian role is so obvious to any observer. More likely the Syrians are making money off the jihadists who are organized and arresting the freelancers until they bribe their way out. Looting pilgrims, jihadist crusaders, traders and travelers is an old Arab practice and is the way that Muhammed first organized and expanded his following. Nothing new there, but the organized commercialization of jihad is interesting.

I think we are off the mark thinking we don't need to intervene in Syria and it's costing us and Iraq casualties.

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