Social Identity Theory (SIT) and the Construction of the In-and-Out Group Narrative in "The Alienation of Muslims in Al-Andalus"
Authored by: Rene de Klerk and Cara Rau Screenshot from Al-ʿUqāb Magazine Bottom Line Up Front A new Islamic State-supportive media outlet, Al-Iman Media Centre has emerged in online chatrooms. At the time of writing (1 June 2026), the Centre has released the first issue of its magazine and has advertised the second issue in its chatrooms. The magazine is called "Al-ʿUqāb", which means "The Punishment" and is a staggering 84 pages long. Issue 1 features numerous articles covering various themes such as the Sudan war, the Gaza conflict, and colonisation in Africa. The magazine features an article titled "The Alienation of Muslims in Al-Andalus", providing what the magazine frames as the perspective of a Muslim in modern-day Spain. The release of this magazine comes after the media outlet released the below poster apparently urging attacks against the Pope, who represents the wider Christian community, and the upcoming Soccer World Cup. Additionally, it...